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Sixth Ward Middle School

Summary:

Sixth Ward Middle School is a public middle school located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 271. The school is part of the Lafourche Parish school district, which is ranked 15 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sixth Ward Middle School consistently ranks among the top 15-21 middle schools in Louisiana, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments are significantly higher than the Lafourche Parish and Louisiana state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 85% of Sixth Ward students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 70% in Lafourche Parish and 59% statewide. Sixth Ward Middle School also outperforms the district and state in Social Studies, with proficiency rates ranging from 70% to 93% across grade levels.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Houma Junior High School, Napoleonville Middle School, and Bayou Blue Middle School, Sixth Ward Middle School has a higher percentage of White students, a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and a lower student-teacher ratio. These factors may contribute to the school's exceptional academic performance, which consistently ranks it among the top middle schools in Lafourche Parish and the state of Louisiana.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1865 Choctaw Road
       Thibodaux, LA  70301

(985) 633-2449

District: Lafourche Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 449 Louisiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,389 Help


Students who attend Sixth Ward Middle School usually attend:

High:    Thibodaux High School

Feeder schools for Sixth Ward Middle School:

Elementary:    Bayou Boeuf Elementary School
    Chackbay Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.9%
African American:
5.9%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.2% Help


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Compare Details Sixth Ward Middle School ranks better than 95.3% of middle schools in Louisiana. It also ranks first among 7 ranked middle schools in the Lafourche Parish School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Sixth Ward Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Lafourche Parish School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), African American (5.9%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lafourche Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sixth Ward Middle School is 17.7. 3 middle schools in the Lafourche Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sixth Ward Middle School is $12,389. 3 middle schools in the Lafourche Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sixth Ward Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sixth Ward Middle School 21st of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Sixth Ward Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lafourche Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Lafourche Parish 15th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sixth Ward Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sixth Ward Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 75.08 88th 396 77.8%
2008 75.11 92nd 413 77.7%
2009 78.17 76th 425 82.1%
2010 80.72 62nd 408 84.8%
2011 80.72 56th 412 86.4%
2012 81.12 56th 442 87.3%
2013 82.95 50th 457 89.1%
2014 89.66 26th 470 94.5%
2015 93.12 19th 482 96.1%
2016 90.33 21st 435 95.2%
2017 94.32 15th 437 96.6%
2018 94.74 12th 411 97.1%
2019 93.50 16th 449 96.4%
2021 94.91 14th 459 96.9%
2022 93.82 19th 460 95.9%
2023 93.61 15th 465 96.8%
2024 91.60 21st 449 95.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sixth Ward Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.98 7th 403 98.3%
2019 94.94 18th 430 95.8%
2021 93.58 20th 455 95.6%
2022 92.05 22nd 458 95.2%
2023 94.55 14th 459 96.9%
2024 92.25 22nd 444 95.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Sixth Ward Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.04 18th 418 95.7%
2021 92.33 17th 441 96.1%
2022 91.09 22nd 441 95.0%
2023 91.75 20th 444 95.5%
2024 92.91 14th 415 96.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sixth Ward Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.67 16th 418 96.2%
2021 93.10 22nd 442 95.0%
2022 93.72 16th 442 96.4%
2023 92.70 15th 443 96.6%
2024 87.00 40th 426 90.6%
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Rank History for White students at Sixth Ward Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.18 16th 350 95.4%
2021 91.70 14th 358 96.1%
2022 86.92 29th 362 92.0%
2023 86.69 24th 352 93.2%
2024 75.62 55th 320 82.8%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sixth Ward Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 300 300
1990 273 13 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 289
1991 272 22 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 296
1992 255 19 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 278
1993 285 22 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 308
1994 279 11 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 291
1995 272 7 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 272 7 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 287 8 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 297
1998 263 12 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 277
1999 253 10 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 265
2000 260 8 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 270
2001 258 7 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 267
2002 268 5 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 276
2003 268 5 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 276
2004 268 8 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2005 264 7 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2006 272 8 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 275 7 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 286
2008 291 10 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 305
2009 285 11 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 302
2010 288 15 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 307
2011 264 8 0 2 6 0 2 0 282
2012 249 13 0 2 5 0 5 0 274
2013 248 14 0 2 7 0 8 0 279
2014 239 10 0 2 6 0 7 0 264
2015 219 7 0 2 6 0 7 0 241
2016 235 16 0 3 2 0 5 0 261
2017 229 12 2 2 3 0 10 0 258
2018 218 11 1 3 2 0 11 0 246
2019 246 13 2 2 1 0 13 0 277
2020 250 13 0 1 2 0 7 0 273
2021 248 13 0 6 3 0 15 0 285
2022 228 12 0 6 3 0 12 0 261
2023 230 16 1 8 1 0 15 0 271

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sixth Ward Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 300 17.0 17.6 29.7
1990 289 17.0 17.0 29.4
1991 296 17.0 17.4 35.1
1992 278 17.0 16.3 31.7
1993 308 18.0 17.1 37
1994 291 17.0 17.1 37.1
1995 281 13.9 20.2 32.7
1996 281 13.9 20.2 32.7
1997 297 17.0 17.5 32.3
1998 277 16.0 17.3 34.7
1999 265 17.0 15.6 50.9
2000 270 17.0 15.9 48.9
2001 267 19.0 14.1 49.1
2002 276 19.6 14.1 43.1
2003 276 19.6 14.1 43.1
2004 279 20.8 13.4 41.6
2005 274 19.6 14.0 46
2006 284 22.2 12.8 46.5
2007 286 21.9 13.1 45.8
2008 305 22.9 13.3 45.9
2009 302 23.4 12.9 46.7
2010 307 21.5 14.2 43
2011 282 19.5 14.4 41.8
2012 274 17.6 15.5 44.5
2013 279 20.1 13.8 40.1
2014 264 19.4 13.5 44.7
2015 241 19.0 12.6 43.6
2016 261 n/a n/a 47.1
2017 258 24.7 10.4 42.6
2018 246 15.7 15.5 40.7
2019 277 15.9 17.3 41.2
2020 273 16.0 16.9 44.7
2021 285 16.5 17.1 33.7
2022 261 16.1 16.1 36.4
2023 271 15.2 17.7 43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sixth Ward Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 300 17.0 17.6 29.7
1990 289 17.0 17.0 29.4
1991 296 17.0 17.4 35.1
1992 278 17.0 16.3 31.7
1993 308 18.0 17.1 37
1994 291 17.0 17.1 37.1
1995 281 13.9 20.2 32.7
1996 281 13.9 20.2 32.7
1997 297 17.0 17.5 32.3
1998 277 16.0 17.3 34.7
1999 265 17.0 15.6 50.9
2000 270 17.0 15.9 48.9
2001 267 19.0 14.1 49.1
2002 276 19.6 14.1 43.1
2003 276 19.6 14.1 43.1
2004 279 20.8 13.4 41.6
2005 274 19.6 14.0 46
2006 284 22.2 12.8 46.5
2007 286 21.9 13.1 45.8
2008 305 22.9 13.3 45.9
2009 302 23.4 12.9 46.7
2010 307 21.5 14.2 43
2011 282 19.5 14.4 41.8
2012 274 17.6 15.5 44.5
2013 279 20.1 13.8 40.1
2014 264 19.4 13.5 44.7
2015 241 19.0 12.6 43.6
2016 261 n/a n/a 47.1
2017 258 24.7 10.4 42.6
2018 246 15.7 15.5 40.7
2019 277 15.9 17.3 41.2
2020 273 16.0 16.9 44.7
2021 285 16.5 17.1 33.7
2022 261 16.1 16.1 36.4
2023 271 15.2 17.7 43.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sixth Ward Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $12,728
2018 $12,240
2019 $10,768
2020 $11,150
2021 $11,327
2022 $12,389

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sixth Ward Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 16th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 15th of 465 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Sixth Ward Middle School)8485
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lafourche Parish)6963
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6157
 4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sixth Ward Middle School)9387
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Lafourche Parish)8374
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
7th Grade Social Studies (Sixth Ward Middle School)9187
 4%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Lafourche Parish)6962
 7%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5552
 3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Sixth Ward Middle School)9393
   8th Grade Social Studies (Lafourche Parish)7566
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students277271
 2.2%
African American1316
 23.1%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic28
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White246230
 6.5%
Two or More Races1315
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.2%43.2%
 2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sixth Ward Middle School

Students who attend Sixth Ward Middle School usually go on to attend Thibodaux High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 271 students attended Sixth Ward Middle School.

Students at Sixth Ward Middle School are 85% White, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

Yes! Sixth Ward Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 21st of 449 Louisiana middle schools.


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