Serving 1,437 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Turner Elementary 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 13% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Turner Elementary/6th Grade Academy serves the southern part of Shreveport, LA, covering an area of approximately 31.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Turner Elementary Middle School's student population of 1,437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,437 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Turner Elementary 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 Turner Elementary Middle School is 0.29, 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
#1085 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turner Elementary Middle School's ranking?
Turner Elementary Middle School is ranked #1085 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Turner Elementary Middle School often compared to?
Turner Elementary Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bethune/oak Park Elementary School, Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Turner Elementary Middle School?
1,437 students attend Turner Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Turner Elementary Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turner Elementary Middle School?
Turner Elementary Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Turner Elementary Middle School offer ?
Turner Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Turner Elementary Middle School part of?
Turner Elementary Middle School is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Turner Elementary Middle School located?
Turner Elementary Middle School is located in the Airport Pines Road neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 1 other public schools located in Airport Pines Road.
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