Linwood Middle School (Closed 2023)

401 West Seventieth Street
Shreveport, LA 71106
Linwood Middle School serves 656 students in grades 6-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
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 6-8
Total Students
656 students

Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Black
99%
42%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 36-year historical data

White
1%
41%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 36-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
99%
0.02

Showing 2001–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
61%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Linwood Middle School?
656 students attend Linwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Linwood Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linwood Middle School?
Linwood Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Linwood Middle School offer ?
Linwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Linwood Middle School part of?
Linwood Middle School is part of Caddo Parish School District.

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