YOUREE DR. MIDDLE ADVANCED PLACEMENT MAGNET SCHOOL

Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School is a public middle school that is part of the Caddo Parish school district, located in Shreveport, LA with about 910 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 37 teachers, Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Youree Drive Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School, located in Shreveport, Louisiana, is a specialized academic institution dedicated to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory education for middle school students. As a magnet school, it draws students from across the district who are looking for an accelerated curriculum. The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on the Advanced Placement (AP) philosophy, focusing on high academic standards, critical thinking, and the development of strong study habits that prepare students for the challenges of high school honors and AP coursework.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities and elective courses designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a selective or specialized enrollment focus, Youree Drive creates a competitive yet supportive environment where students are encouraged to excel in core subjects like mathematics, science, and humanities. Its position as a magnet school makes it a prominent choice for families in the Shreveport area seeking a structured, high-achieving middle school environment that prioritizes academic readiness and scholastic achievement.

For more information, contact Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School at (318) 868-5324 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6008 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105
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YOUREE DR. MIDDLE ADVANCED PLACEMENT MAGNET SCHOOL is a public school in Shreveport, LA with about 910 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Caddo Parish
Total Students:
910
Teachers:
37.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 910 students

Black or African American
48.2%
White
43.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.