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Academic Recovery Ombudsman
School · Caddo Parish · Shreveport, LA
A Caddo Parish school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 North Holzman, Shreveport, LA 71101
- Math 3% vs LA 34% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs LA 44% (2025)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academic Recovery Ombudsman score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 8% across the 14-year record (2012–2025).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academic Recovery Ombudsman sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,233/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shreveport), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$17,924
Median home value
$86,500
Median rent
$714/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
31.4%
Poverty rate
50.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia School of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,449 | Compare → |
| Mckinney Byrd AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–9 | 4.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Caddo Parish
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #51 of 57
- District spending per student
- $14,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academic Recovery Ombudsman is listed in Caddo Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academic Recovery Ombudsman
Academic Recovery Ombudsman is a public school in Shreveport, LA, part of Caddo Parish, serving approximately 285 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 71.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,213 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academic Recovery Ombudsman
What grades does Academic Recovery Ombudsman serve?
Academic Recovery Ombudsman serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Academic Recovery Ombudsman?
Academic Recovery Ombudsman has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academic Recovery Ombudsman?
The student-teacher ratio at Academic Recovery Ombudsman is 71.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academic Recovery Ombudsman rank in LA?
Academic Recovery Ombudsman ranks #1,213 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Academic Recovery Ombudsman's MySchoolScout rating?
Academic Recovery Ombudsman has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academic Recovery Ombudsman?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academic Recovery Ombudsman has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Academic Recovery Ombudsman a charter school?
No, Academic Recovery Ombudsman is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academic Recovery Ombudsman a Title I school?
No, Academic Recovery Ombudsman is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academic Recovery Ombudsman?
69.5% of students at Academic Recovery Ombudsman qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 71.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 81.8%
- Phone
- (318) 210-0491
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 71101)
- 6,174
- Area median age
- 50.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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