Excellent
#117 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 9% in state
Sixth Ward Middle School
Middle School · Lafourche Parish · Thibodaux, LA
A Lafourche Parish middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1865 Choctaw Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301
- Math 61% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sixth Ward Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (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
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sixth Ward 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,232/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thibodaux), 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
$62,470
Median home value
$217,500
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Lafourche Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Blue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 403 | Compare → |
| Larose-cut Off Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 458 | Compare → |
| Lockport Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 369 | Compare → |
| Raceland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 317 | 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.
Lafourche Parish
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #4 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sixth Ward Middle School is listed in Lafourche Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sixth Ward Middle School
Sixth Ward Middle School is a public middle school in Thibodaux, LA, part of Lafourche Parish, serving approximately 244 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sixth Ward Middle School
What grades does Sixth Ward Middle School serve?
Sixth Ward Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sixth Ward Middle School?
Sixth Ward Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sixth Ward Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sixth Ward Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sixth Ward Middle School rank in LA?
Sixth Ward Middle School ranks #117 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Sixth Ward Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sixth Ward Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sixth Ward Middle School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sixth Ward Middle School a charter school?
No, Sixth Ward Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sixth Ward Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sixth Ward Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sixth Ward Middle School?
47.1% of students at Sixth Ward 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
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.4%
- Phone
- (985) 633-2449
- Area population (ZIP 70301)
- 48,820
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 70301; 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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