Barret Paideia Academy (Closed 2023)

2600 Barret Street
Shreveport, LA 71104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Barret Paideia Academy 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (15-16)
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers (15-16)
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(15-16)
35-39%
64%
(15-16)
35-39%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)
4%
6%
Black
(15-16)
90%
44%
White
(15-16)
5%
45%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
1%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
96%
54%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Barret Paideia Academy?
293 students attend Barret Paideia Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Barret Paideia Academy students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Barret Paideia Academy offer ?
Barret Paideia Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Barret Paideia Academy part of?
Barret Paideia Academy is part of Caddo Parish School District.

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