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#649 of 1,288 schools in LA
Donnie Bickham Middle School
Middle School · Caddo Parish · Shreveport, LA
A Caddo Parish middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7240 Old Mooringsport Road, Shreveport, LA 71107
- Math 25% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Donnie Bickham Middle School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 49 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Donnie Bickham Middle School 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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
$48,114
Median home value
$157,000
Median rent
$909/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Caddo Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amikids CaddoCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 122 | Compare → |
| Caddo Middle Career and Technology SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 375 | Compare → |
| Caddo Parish Middle Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 992 | Compare → |
| Ridgewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 650 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Caddo Parish
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #19 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
Donnie Bickham Middle School is listed in Caddo Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donnie Bickham Middle School
Donnie Bickham Middle School is a public middle school in Shreveport, LA, part of Caddo Parish, serving approximately 851 students in grades 4th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #649 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donnie Bickham Middle School
What grades does Donnie Bickham Middle School serve?
Donnie Bickham Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Donnie Bickham Middle School?
Donnie Bickham Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 851 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donnie Bickham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donnie Bickham Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donnie Bickham Middle School rank in LA?
Donnie Bickham Middle School ranks #649 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Donnie Bickham Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Donnie Bickham Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Donnie Bickham Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Donnie Bickham Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Donnie Bickham Middle School a charter school?
No, Donnie Bickham Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donnie Bickham Middle School a Title I school?
No, Donnie Bickham Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donnie Bickham Middle School?
65.1% of students at Donnie Bickham Middle School 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 851
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (318) 929-4106
- Area population (ZIP 71107)
- 31,807
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 71107; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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