Caddo Middle Career and Technology School vs Ridgewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caddo Middle Career and Technology School
Shreveport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
Ridgewood Middle School
Shreveport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
521 students
| Measure | Caddo Middle Career and Technology School Shreveport, Louisiana | Ridgewood Middle School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 218 | #185 of 218 |
| National rank | #12294 of 15,369 | #8656 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| city | Shreveport | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgewood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 28.0).
- •Ridgewood Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Ridgewood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Caddo Middle Career and Technology School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.2% vs 85.6%).
- •Caddo Middle Career and Technology School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Ridgewood Middle School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 336.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Caddo Middle Career and Technology School better than Ridgewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgewood Middle School ranks higher (45.3 vs 28.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Caddo Middle Career and Technology School and Ridgewood Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Shreveport and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caddo Middle Career and Technology School: 336. Ridgewood Middle School: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caddo Middle Career and Technology School and Ridgewood Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Caddo Middle Career and Technology School is 213th of 218 and Ridgewood Middle School is 185th of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).