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#835 of 1,288 schools in LA
The Max Charter School
Elementary School · The Max Charter School · Thibodaux, LA
A charter elementary school in Thibodaux, LA where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P. O. Box 2072, Thibodaux, LA 70310
- Math 7% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 18% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Max Charter School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 13% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 48 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Max Charter 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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)
College educated
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Community Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Thibodaux Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–1 | 0.5 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| C.m. Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 4–5 | 0.9 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Virtual Academy of LafourcheCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 512 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Max Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,357NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
The Max Charter School is listed in The MAX Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Max Charter School
The Max Charter School is a public elementary school in Thibodaux, LA, part of The Max Charter School, serving approximately 105 students in grades 1st-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #835 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Max Charter School
What grades does The Max Charter School serve?
The Max Charter School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend The Max Charter School?
The Max Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 105 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Max Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Max Charter School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Max Charter School rank in LA?
The Max Charter School ranks #835 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is The Max Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Max Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 The Max Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Max Charter School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Max Charter School a charter school?
Yes, The Max Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Max Charter School a Title I school?
No, The Max Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Max Charter School?
55.2% of students at The Max Charter 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
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 105
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (985) 227-9500
- Area population (ZIP 70310)
- 383
- Area median age
- 19.2
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 70310; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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