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Northside Middle School
Middle School · Caddo Parish · Shreveport, LA
A Caddo Parish middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1845 Linear St., Shreveport, LA 71107
- Math 3% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northside Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northside 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Recovery OmbudsmanEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 2–12 | 3.1 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Amikids CaddoCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Fair Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Mckinney Byrd AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–9 | 5.0 mi | 24 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #55 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
Northside Middle School is listed in Caddo Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northside Middle School
Northside Middle School is a public middle school in Shreveport, LA, part of Caddo Parish, serving approximately 297 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,253 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northside Middle School
What grades does Northside Middle School serve?
Northside Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northside Middle School?
Northside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northside Middle School rank in LA?
Northside Middle School ranks #1,253 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Northside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Northside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Northside Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northside Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northside Middle School a charter school?
No, Northside Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northside Middle School a Title I school?
No, Northside Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northside Middle School?
89.9% of students at Northside 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (318) 221-3896
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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