Very Good
#353 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 27% in state
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
High School · Lafayette Parish · Lafayette, LA
A Lafayette Parish high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
805 Teurlings Drive, Lafayette, LA 70501
- Math 69% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2025.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,723
Median home value
$117,200
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
38.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teurlings Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| Northside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 727 | Compare → |
| Edward J Sam Accelerated School of LafayetteEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–12 | 2.1 mi | 177 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 970 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lafayette Parish
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #17 of 43
- District spending per student
- $12,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is listed in Lafayette Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is a public high school in Lafayette, LA, part of Lafayette Parish, serving approximately 1,366 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #353 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
What grades does David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy serve?
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy?
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy rank in LA?
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy ranks #353 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy a charter school?
No, David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy a Title I school?
No, David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy?
41.7% of students at David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Lafayette Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.4%
- Phone
- (337) 262-5962
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 70501)
- 26,956
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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