Serving 252 students in grades 6-8, Amikids Caddo 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School / Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Amikids Caddo ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Amikids Caddo's student population of 252 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Amikids Caddo ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amikids Caddo is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1236 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
89%
41%
White
8%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
58%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amikids Caddo's ranking?
Amikids Caddo is ranked #1236 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Amikids Caddo?
252 students attend Amikids Caddo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Amikids Caddo students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Amikids Caddo offer ?
Amikids Caddo offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Amikids Caddo part of?
Amikids Caddo is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Amikids Caddo located?
Amikids Caddo is located in the Country Club Hills Lakeshore Shopping neighborhood of Shreveport, LA. There are 2 other public schools located in Country Club Hills Lakeshore Shopping.
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