Livaudais Middle School

621 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Livaudais Middle School, located in Terrytown, Louisiana, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Jefferson Parish School System. The school is named in honor of the Livaudais family, who were historically significant landowners in the region, and it serves as a central educational hub for the local Terrytown community. The campus is designed to support the academic and social transition from elementary school to high school, focusing on fostering student growth during these critical middle-level years.

The school’s mission emphasizes creating a structured and inclusive environment where students can develop both academically and personally. In addition to a core curriculum that aligns with Louisiana state standards, Livaudais Middle School typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at student engagement. By focusing on building character, community involvement, and academic proficiency, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond.

621

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Livaudais Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	367
Black	182
Asian	9
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Hispanic
367 (59.1 %)
Black
182 (29.3 %)
White
52 (8.4 %)
Two or More
10 (1.6 %)
Asian
9 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)393-7544
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 214

Grade 7 194

Grade 8 213