Below Average
#1030 of 1,288 schools in LA
Southern Hills Elementary School
Elementary School · Caddo Parish · Shreveport, LA
A Caddo Parish elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9075 Kingston Road, Shreveport, LA 71118
- Math 11% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern Hills Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Southern Hills Elementary 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$56,952
Median home value
$168,600
Median rent
$1,009/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71118; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 852 | Compare → |
| Forest Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Summer Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Westwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 298 | 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
- #35 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
Southern Hills Elementary School is listed in Caddo Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Hills Elementary School
Southern Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shreveport, LA, part of Caddo Parish, serving approximately 633 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,030 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Hills Elementary School
What grades does Southern Hills Elementary School serve?
Southern Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Southern Hills Elementary School?
Southern Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 633 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Hills Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Hills Elementary School rank in LA?
Southern Hills Elementary School ranks #1,030 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Southern Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Southern Hills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Hills Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southern Hills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Southern Hills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Hills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Southern Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Hills Elementary School?
85.2% of students at Southern Hills Elementary 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
- 633
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Caddo Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (318) 686-1974
- Area population (ZIP 71118)
- 24,994
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 71118; 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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