Serving 259 students in grades 6-8, Linear/northside 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northside Elementary School serves the southeast part of Shreveport, LA, covering an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linear/northside Middle School's student population of 259 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Linear/northside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linear/northside Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1156 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
95%
42%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
61%
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 Linear/northside Middle School's ranking?
Linear/northside Middle School is ranked #1156 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Linear/northside Middle School often compared to?
Linear/northside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Linear/northside Middle School?
259 students attend Linear/northside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Linear/northside Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linear/northside Middle School?
Linear/northside Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Linear/northside Middle School offer ?
Linear/northside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Linear/northside Middle School part of?
Linear/northside Middle School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Linear/northside Middle School located?
Linear/northside Middle School is located in the Martin Luther King Dr Area neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Martin Luther King Dr Area.
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