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#895 of 1,288 schools in LA
Sixth Ward Elementary School
Middle School · St. James Parish · Vacherie, LA
A St. James Parish middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3245 Valcour Aime Street, Vacherie, LA 70090
- Math 26% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs LA 42% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sixth Ward Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sixth Ward Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,253/100K
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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
$70,676
Median home value
$190,200
Median rent
$673/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in St. James Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gramercy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 4–6 | Not available | 439 | 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.
St. James Parish
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sixth Ward Elementary School is listed in St. James Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sixth Ward Elementary School
Sixth Ward Elementary School is a public middle school in Vacherie, LA, part of St. James Parish, serving approximately 275 students in grades 4th-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #895 of 1,288 schools in LA.
State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sixth Ward Elementary School
What grades does Sixth Ward Elementary School serve?
Sixth Ward Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Sixth Ward Elementary School?
Sixth Ward Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sixth Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sixth Ward Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sixth Ward Elementary School rank in LA?
Sixth Ward Elementary School ranks #895 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Sixth Ward Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sixth Ward Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Sixth Ward Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sixth Ward Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sixth Ward Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sixth Ward Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sixth Ward Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sixth Ward Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sixth Ward Elementary School?
62.2% of students at Sixth Ward Elementary 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. James Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (225) 258-4640
- Area population (ZIP 70090)
- 7,471
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 70090; 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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