Donnie Bickham Middle School
Tel:
(318)929-4106
- Donnie Bickham Middle School serves 857 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 58% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Donnie Bickham Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Donnie Bickham Middle School's student population of 857 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 857 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Donnie Bickham Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Donnie Bickham Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #786 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| Black | 38% | 44% |
| White | 58% | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Caddo Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Donnie Bickham Middle School is Northwood High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy (5.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Blanchard Elementary School (2.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Shreveport Northwood High School Grades: 9-12 | 990 students
1.6 miles
5939 Old Mooringsport Road
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318)929-3513 1.6 9-12 990 - Shreveport Blanchard Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 418 students
2.6 miles
402 Birch Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318)929-2691 2.6 PK-4 418 - Shreveport Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy Grades: 7-12 | 679 students
5.2 miles
2550 Thomas E. Howard Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318)425-3411 5.2 7-12 679 - Shreveport Pine Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 397 students
5.3 miles
1700 Caldwell Street
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318)424-7191 5.3 PK-6 397 - Shreveport North Highlands Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 445 students
5.8 miles
885 Poleman Road
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318)221-6346 5.8 PK-5 445
School Reviews
| 5 I would choose this school over any other schools in the state - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jaydy |
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