Natalbany Middle School
Tel:
(985)345-0854
- Natalbany Middle School serves 421 students in grades 4-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (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 61% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
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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%)
School Overview
- Natalbany Middle School's student population of 421 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-8 |
| Total Students | 421 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Natalbany Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Natalbany Middle School is 0.57, 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 | #887 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 6% |
| Black | 59% | 44% |
| White | 27% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tangipahoa Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 454 students
0.7 miles
48405 Hwy. 51
Natalbany, LA 70451
(985)345-2376 0.7 PK-3 454 - Hammond Southeastern La University Lab School Grades: K-8 | 225 students
1.7 miles
1200 North General Pershing
Hammond, LA 70402
(985)549-2185 1.7 K-8 225 - Hammond Tangipahoa Alternative Solutions Program Grades: K-12 | 65 students
2.2 miles
411 Crystal Street
Hammond, LA 70401
(985)542-5634 2.2 K-12 65 - Tickfaw Lucille Nesom Memorial Grades: PK-8 | 463 students
2.7 miles
Hwy. 442 West
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(985)345-2166 2.7 PK-8 463 - Hammond Tangi Academy Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 250 students
3.0 miles
43052 Yokum Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985)218-0179 3.0 K-6 250
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