Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Midway Professional Development Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midway Professional Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Midway Professional Development Center's student population of 270 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Midway Professional Development Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midway Professional Development Center is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#990 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
91%
42%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midway Professional Development Center's ranking?
Midway Professional Development Center is ranked #990 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Midway Professional Development Center?
270 students attend Midway Professional Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Midway Professional Development Center students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midway Professional Development Center?
Midway Professional Development Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Midway Professional Development Center offer ?
Midway Professional Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Midway Professional Development Center part of?
Midway Professional Development Center is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Midway Professional Development Center located?
Midway Professional Development Center is located in the Country Club Hills, Lakeshore Shopping neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Country Club Hills, Lakeshore Shopping.
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