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 lower than 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 6-8
Total Students
656 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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 lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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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