Sixth Ward Middle School

271 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

271

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sixth Ward Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	8
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
230 (84.9 %)
Black
16 (5.9 %)
Two or More
15 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Lafourche Parish
Phone:	(985)633-2449
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 86

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 100