Excellent
#29 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 2% in state
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School
Elementary School · Caddo Parish · Shreveport, LA
A Caddo Parish elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
831 Erie Street, Shreveport, LA 71106
- Math 92% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 94% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Highlands Elementary Magnet School score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 93% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 98% (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
14.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Highlands Elementary Magnet 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$77,724
Median home value
$310,300
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
42.1%
Homeownership
66.5%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Fairfield Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Broadmoor Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 857 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Caddo Parish
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #2 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
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School is listed in Caddo Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Highlands Elementary Magnet School
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School is a public elementary school in Shreveport, LA, part of Caddo Parish, serving approximately 512 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Highlands Elementary Magnet School
What grades does South Highlands Elementary Magnet School serve?
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend South Highlands Elementary Magnet School?
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 512 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Highlands Elementary Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Highlands Elementary Magnet School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Highlands Elementary Magnet School rank in LA?
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School ranks #29 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is South Highlands Elementary Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 South Highlands Elementary Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Highlands Elementary Magnet School has 96% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 98% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Highlands Elementary Magnet School a charter school?
No, South Highlands Elementary Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Highlands Elementary Magnet School a Title I school?
No, South Highlands Elementary Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Highlands Elementary Magnet School?
14.1% of students at South Highlands Elementary Magnet 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 512
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.9%
- Phone
- (318) 865-5119
- Area population (ZIP 71106)
- 33,651
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 71106; 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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