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#990 of 1,288 schools in LA
Natalbany Middle
Middle School · Tangipahoa Parish · Tickfaw, LA
A Tangipahoa Parish middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
47370 Morrison Blvd, Tickfaw, LA 70466
- Math 13% vs LA 33% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Natalbany Middle score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 49 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Natalbany Middle 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,532/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$63,691
Median home value
$174,300
Median rent
$820/mo
College educated
10.2%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70466; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Park Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 4–8 | 3.3 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Amite Westside Middle MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 5–8 | Not available | 289 | Compare → |
| Jewel M. Sumner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 322 | Compare → |
| Loranger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | Not available | 593 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Tangipahoa Parish
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #15 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Natalbany Middle is listed in Tangipahoa Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Natalbany Middle
Natalbany Middle is a public middle school in Tickfaw, LA, part of Tangipahoa Parish, serving approximately 379 students in grades 4th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #990 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Natalbany Middle
What grades does Natalbany Middle serve?
Natalbany Middle serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Natalbany Middle?
Natalbany Middle has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natalbany Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Natalbany Middle is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Natalbany Middle rank in LA?
Natalbany Middle ranks #990 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Natalbany Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Natalbany Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Natalbany Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Natalbany Middle has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Natalbany Middle a charter school?
No, Natalbany Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Natalbany Middle a Title I school?
No, Natalbany Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Natalbany Middle?
76.8% of students at Natalbany Middle 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (985) 345-0854
- Area population (ZIP 70466)
- 9,815
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 70466; 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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