Serving 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Midway Professional Development Center 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midway Professional Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Midway Professional Development Center's student population of 298 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Motto
Extraordinary Students; Extraordinary Teachers; Extraordinary Results; Extraordinary in Every way
School Rankings
Midway Professional Development Center 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 Midway Professional Development Center is 0.21, 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
#1019 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
89%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
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 Midway Professional Development Center's ranking?
Midway Professional Development Center is ranked #1019 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Midway Professional Development Center?
298 students attend Midway Professional Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Midway Professional Development Center students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midway Professional Development Center?
Midway Professional Development Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Midway Professional Development Center offer ?
Midway Professional Development Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Midway Professional Development Center part of?
Midway Professional Development Center is part of Caddo Parish School District.
In what neighborhood is Midway Professional Development Center located?
Midway Professional Development Center 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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