The top reported proficiency rate is 12% in English language arts. The lowest is 3% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Caddo Middle Career and Technology School
Caddo Middle Career and Technology School sits in Shreveport as a regular public school serving grades six through eight. By name and design it is a career-focused middle school, a deliberate choice for families within the Caddo Parish district. The student body is small for a middle school, and the demographic profile is notably homogeneous: nearly all students are Black, a small number are Hispanic, and the shares of white students and students of other backgrounds are very small. A very high share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, an indicator of the economic circumstances many families face in a city that has experienced a long, steady population decline and the loss of major industrial employers.
On state assessments administered through Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 system, the school’s proficiency rates across all four tested subjects are low. In English language arts, a modest share of students scored at the proficient level or above. In math, science, and social studies, the shares reaching that bar were very low. Participation in testing was near universal, so the results reflect nearly the entire student population, not a selective sample. This is the only year of data available for the school under this assessment, so there is no trend to compare. A parent considering this school will want to understand what supports are in place for students who are performing below grade level and how the school’s career-focused mission connects to academic skill-building during the middle years.
This is a middle school, so there is no graduation rate to report, and no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline are available in this profile. Information on special education and English learner populations was also absent; a parent may want to ask the school directly about those programs and the share of students they serve.
The school sits within Caddo Parish, a district for which recent publicly reported changes—such as policy shifts, referenda, or curriculum updates—were not found in this research. Shreveport itself is a mid-sized Louisiana city that was historically an oil and manufacturing hub but has since seen those sectors shrink. The economy has diversified into healthcare, logistics, and gaming, anchored by Barksdale Air Force Base and a mix of corporate operations. Housing in the area is relatively affordable compared to national benchmarks, with home values and rents well below national medians. The city is car-dependent, spread over a wide area, and commute times are moderate.
For a family weighing this school, the core reality is straightforward. The student population is economically disadvantaged, and the academic performance numbers are low. The name suggests an emphasis on career and technology exposure, which could appeal to families who want a middle school that introduces practical pathways early rather than a purely college-preparatory track. But the connection between that career focus and the day-to-day academic program is not spelled out in this data. A parent would do well to visit, talk with teachers and administrators about how the career theme operates in sixth through eighth grade, and ask specifically about interventions for students who are below grade level in reading and math. The environment is small, and the peer group is largely from similar economic backgrounds. The district context is stable, with no major changes flagged in this research, but the broader city context is one of economic struggle and gradual population loss. This school fits a family who wants a small, career-oriented middle school in an urban setting and who will need to be deeply engaged in understanding how academic gaps are being addressed.
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