Tchefuncte Middle School
Tel:
(985) 626-7118
Tchefuncte Middle School serves 804 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 64%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 70%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Tchefuncte Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 55% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Tchefuncte Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Tchefuncte Middle School's student population of 804 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
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Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
Total Students | 804 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Tchefuncte Middle School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Tchefuncte Middle School is 0.31, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #121 out of 1277 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 64% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 70% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 2% |
Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
Black | 5% | 43% |
White | 83% | 45% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.61 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 52% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | St. Tammany Parish School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Tchefuncte Middle School is Mandeville High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mandeville Junior High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pontchartrain Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mandeville Pontchartrain Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 741 students
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1500 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748 0.0 PK-3 741 - Mandeville Mandeville High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,969 student
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#1 Skipper Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-5225 0.7 9-12 1,969 - Mandeville Mandeville Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 499 students
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519 Massena Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-3950 2.0 PK-3 499 - Mandeville Mandeville Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 593 students
2.3 miles
639 Carondelet Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-4428 2.3 7-8 593 - Mandeville Lake Harbor Middle School Grades: 4-6 | 652 students
3.4 miles
1700 Viola Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 674-4440 3.4 4-6 652
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