- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Shreveport, LA
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220030000158
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Shreveport · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 21.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School has class sizes larger than 86% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Shreveport, LA.
School address
District: Caddo Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220030000158 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School held near 992 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 56.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 220030000158 · Shreveport, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
977 enr · 20.4:1 · 21.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students)
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School held near 992 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 56.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Captain Shreve
Captain Shreve High School
1,658 students
- C.E. Byrd High
C.E. Byrd High School
1,517 students
- Walnut Hill El
Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
1,480 students
- Turner Element
Turner Elementary Middle School
1,437 students
- Magnolia Schoo
Magnolia School of Excellence
1,430 students
- This school
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
977 students
What this shows Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School reports 977 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School compares
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 21% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.6% | ▼ 65% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 977 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
977
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
1.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
African American 25.5%
Asian 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Caddo Parish reports $14,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Shreve High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C.E. Byrd High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Elementary Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia School of Excellence | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,437
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Shreveport
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School
Standard public school
992 students 22:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Middle School
Standard public school
521 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Fair Park Middle School
Standard public school
469 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Caddo Middle Career and Technology School
Standard public school
336 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Amikids Caddo
Alternative education program
60 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~977 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
How many students attend Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School?
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School has 977 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Shreveport, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,003 (2022-23) → 992 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School is 20.4:1, which is 21% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School?
21.6% of students at Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Shreveport, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School?
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School rank among middle schools in Shreveport?
By Resource Investment Index, Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Shreveport, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Shreveport on the city page.
What other schools are in Caddo Parish?
Besides Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School, Caddo Parish also operates Captain Shreve High School (1,658 students), C.E. Byrd High School (1,517 students), and Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,480 students). See the Caddo Parish district page for the complete list.