Serving 122 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 34%). 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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- 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 122 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Amikids Caddo 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 Amikids Caddo is 0.15, 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
#1235 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
92%
41%
White
6%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amikids Caddo's ranking?
Amikids Caddo is ranked #1235 out of 1,244 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 34% LA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Amikids Caddo?
122 students attend Amikids Caddo.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Amikids Caddo students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Amikids Caddo offer ?
Amikids Caddo offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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