Natalbany Middle School
Tel:
(985) 345-0854
Natalbany Middle School serves 433 students in grades 4-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Natalbany Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Natalbany 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 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Natalbany Middle School's student population of 433 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 433 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Natalbany Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,277 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Natalbany Middle School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1077 out of 1277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 7% |
| Black | 56% | 43% |
| White | 26% | 45% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tangipahoa Parish School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Natalbany Middle School is Tangipahoa Alternative Solutions Program (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Southeastern La University Lab School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Midway Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Natalbany Midway Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 455 students
0.7 miles
48405 Hwy. 51
Natalbany, LA 70451
(985) 345-2376 0.7 PK-3 455 - Hammond Southeastern La University Lab School Grades: K-8 | 210 students
1.7 miles
1200 North General Pershing
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2185 1.7 K-8 210 - Hammond Tangipahoa Alternative Solutions Program Grades: K-12 | 83 students
2.2 miles
411 Crystal Street
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634 2.2 K-12 83 - Tickfaw Lucille Nesom Memorial Grades: PK-8 | 454 students
2.7 miles
Hwy. 442 West
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(985) 345-2166 2.7 PK-8 454 - Hammond Tangi Academy Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 329 students
3.0 miles
43052 Yokum Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179 3.0 K-7 329
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