Donnie Bickham Middle School vs Linear/Northside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 9.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donnie Bickham Middle School
Shreveport · Public middle · Grades 4–8
800 students
Linear/Northside Middle School
Shreveport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
259 students
| Measure | Donnie Bickham Middle School Shreveport, Louisiana | Linear/Northside Middle School Shreveport, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 218 | #183 of 218 |
| National rank | #6953 of 15,369 | #8388 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 800 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| city | Shreveport | Shreveport |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donnie Bickham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 46.6).
- •Linear/Northside Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Donnie Bickham Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •Donnie Bickham Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 92.7%).
- •Linear/Northside Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •Donnie Bickham Middle School is the larger school with 800 students compared with 259.
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 Donnie Bickham Middle School better than Linear/Northside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Donnie Bickham Middle School ranks higher (53.2 vs 46.6 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 Donnie Bickham Middle School and Linear/Northside Middle School?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Shreveport and Shreveport in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donnie Bickham Middle School: 800. Linear/Northside Middle School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donnie Bickham Middle School and Linear/Northside Middle School rank in Louisiana?
Donnie Bickham Middle School is 169th of 218 and Linear/Northside Middle School is 183rd of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).