West Thibodaux Middle School

1111 East Twelfth Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301

430 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Thibodaux Middle School, located at 1111 East Twelfth Street in Thibodaux, Louisiana, serves as a public educational institution within the Lafourche Parish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and personal growth of middle-grade students, typically encompassing grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its student body for the transition to high school, focusing on core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic core, West Thibodaux Middle School places a strong value on community involvement and the development of well-rounded individuals. The school environment is designed to support student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment programs that encourage leadership and collaboration. As a key part of the Thibodaux community, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and build a foundation for lifelong learning.

430

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

108.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Thibodaux Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	32
Black	234
Asian	3
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

Black
234 (54.4 %)
White
134 (31.2 %)
Hispanic
32 (7.4 %)
Two or More
24 (5.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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)446-6889
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 6 137

Grade 7 145

Grade 8 148