The top reported proficiency rate is 8% in English language arts. The lowest is 4% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School
Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School is a regular public school in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Caddo Parish Public Schools. Despite its math-and-science-focused name, the school does not carry magnet or charter status. Its student body is large for an elementary school serving these grade levels, and the vast majority of students come from households with low incomes, with a substantial share qualifying for free or reduced-price meals. The student population is predominantly Black, with a much smaller share of Hispanic students and a very small number of White students and students identifying as two or more races.
State testing results from the LEAP 2025 assessments are the central piece of available academic data. On these exams, student proficiency rates are very low across all tested subjects, and a parent looking at these results will want to investigate further with the school or district. In English language arts, the share of students scoring at the proficient or advanced level is a small single-digit percentage. In mathematics, that figure is even lower. In science and social studies, the share scoring proficient is lower still. These are the lowest proficiency rates in the school's available data, and they apply to the entire tested population of students in grades three through five. Participation was complete on all assessments, so the results reflect nearly the entire eligible student body. Only a single year of testing data was available, so there is no trend to assess.
The school itself sits in a neighborhood of Shreveport that reflects the broader city's economic reality. Housing in the school's zip code is among the most affordable in the state, with home values far below both the Louisiana median and the national median. Rents are also modest, and the market shows that renting is less expensive than owning a home in this area, a pattern that mirrors the city's overall affordability. The local economy has faced long-term challenges. Shreveport has seen steady population decline over the past several censuses, driven by the loss of oil-industry jobs and the closure of a major General Motors plant. The city is working to diversify into healthcare, logistics, gaming, and technology, including a cyber-corridor initiative, but economic hardship remains a reality for many residents, with a meaningful share of the population living below the poverty line.
Caddo Heights Math/Science is a neighborhood school in a city where economic pressures are high and where the public school district serves a largely low-income population. The data on student supports and school environment is thin: there is no available information on special education identification rates, English learner services, discipline, staffing ratios, or chronic absenteeism. A family considering this school would want to ask the school or district directly about these areas, especially class sizes, support for students who are behind grade level, and what safety and attendance look like day to day. The district itself reported no recent major policy or funding changes that would reshape the school's operations.
For a family weighing their options, the picture is straightforward. Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary is a high-poverty school where academic proficiency, by the state's own measure, is very low across the board. The housing market is deeply affordable, and the school serves its immediate neighborhood in a city working through a difficult economic transition. The school's math-and-science designation in its name may signal a thematic emphasis, but the available data does not show any distinct program or course offerings to describe. A family looking for strong test scores or a wide array of enrichment options will not find that here. A family rooted in this part of Shreveport and looking for a local elementary option will find a school that serves its community but one where they will want to ask many questions about academic support, safety, and how the school is working to improve student outcomes.
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