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#496 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 38% in state
Livaudais Middle School
Middle School · Jefferson Parish · Terrytown, LA
A Jefferson Parish middle school where students score 40 points above what's typical for similar communities.
925 Lamar Avenue, Terrytown, LA 70056
- Math 28% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Livaudais Middle School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 42 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Livaudais Middle School 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,892/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,831
Median home value
$223,000
Median rent
$1,163/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Jefferson Parish
- Schools in district
- 75
- Rank in district
- #23 of 74
- District spending per student
- $14,155NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Livaudais Middle School is listed in Jefferson Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Livaudais Middle School
Livaudais Middle School is a public middle school in Terrytown, LA, part of Jefferson Parish, serving approximately 896 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Livaudais Middle School
What grades does Livaudais Middle School serve?
Livaudais Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Livaudais Middle School?
Livaudais Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 896 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livaudais Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Livaudais Middle School is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Livaudais Middle School rank in LA?
Livaudais Middle School ranks #496 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Livaudais Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Livaudais Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Livaudais Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Livaudais Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Livaudais Middle School a charter school?
No, Livaudais Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Livaudais Middle School a Title I school?
No, Livaudais Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Livaudais Middle School?
51.0% of students at Livaudais Middle School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 896
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (504) 393-7544
- Area population (ZIP 70056)
- 42,471
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 70056; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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