Livaudais Middle School
- Livaudais Middle School serves 698 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Livaudais Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Livaudais Middle School's student population of 698 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 698 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Livaudais Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Livaudais Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1131 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 6% |
| Black | 52% | 44% |
| White | 11% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Livaudais Middle School is Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jefferson Rise Charter School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is George Cox Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gretna George Cox Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 387 students
0.5 miles
2630 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)394-5890 0.5 PK-5 387 - Gretna Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 589 students
0.5 miles
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)393-8732 0.5 PK-5 589 - Gretna Jefferson Rise Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-7 | 242 students
0.9 miles
501 Lapalco Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)410-5905 0.9 6-7 242 - Gretna Terrytown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 546 students
1.0 miles
550 East Forest Lawn Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)376-8928 1.0 PK-5 546 - Gretna Paul J. Solis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 755 students
1.1 miles
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504)392-7867 1.1 PK-5 755
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