SIXTH WARD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sixth Ward Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lafourche Parish school district, located in Thibodaux, LA with about 246 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Sixth Ward Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sixth Ward Middle School, located at 1865 Choctaw Road in Thibodaux, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Lafourpe Parish School District. Situated in a suburban area, the school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle-grade students. It focuses on providing a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills necessary for their transition to high school.
Beyond its academic offerings, Sixth Ward Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school typically engages students through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which aim to promote school spirit, teamwork, and leadership. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and striving to meet the diverse needs of its student body, the school works to prepare its students for future academic success and responsible citizenship within the Thibodaux community.
For more information, contact Sixth Ward Middle School at (985) 633-2449 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 633-2449
SIXTH WARD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Thibodaux, LA with about 246 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Louisiana
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lafourche Parish
- Total Students:
- 246
- Teachers:
- 15.78
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 246 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SIXTH WARD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.