Serving 253 students in grades 7-8, Lakeshore Middle School 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 29% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)29%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)51%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% LA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
How many students attend Lakeshore Middle School?
253 students attend Lakeshore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lakeshore Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lakeshore Middle School?
Lakeshore Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lakeshore Middle School offer ?
Lakeshore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Lakeshore Middle School part of?
Lakeshore Middle School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
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