Myrtle C. Thibodeaux Elementary School
Tel:
(504)341-1451
- Myrtle C. Thibodeaux Elementary School serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (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 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
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Myrtle C. Thibodeaux Elementary 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 10%)
School Overview
- Myrtle C. Thibodeaux Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 311 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Myrtle C. Thibodeaux Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Myrtle C. Thibodeaux Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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 | #873 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 6% |
| Black | 55% | 44% |
| White | 36% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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 Myrtle C. Thibodeaux Elementary School is International High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Stella Worley Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stella Worley Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Westwego Stella Worley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 619 students
0.5 miles
801 Spartan Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504)348-4964 0.5 6-8 619 - Westwego Vic A. Pitre Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 359 students
0.7 miles
1525 Spruce Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504)341-6517 0.7 PK-5 359 - New Orleans International High School Grades: 8-10 | 115 students
1.5 miles
401 Nashville Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504)373-6200 1.5 8-10 115 - New Orleans Milestone Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 409 students
1.5 miles
3774 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504)894-0557 1.5 K-8 409 - Marrero L.w. Higgins High School Grades: 9-12 | 1380 students
1.8 miles
7201 Lapalco Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504)341-2273 1.8 9-12 1380
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