The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in English language arts. The lowest is 8% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Livaudais Middle School
Livaudais Middle School sits in Terrytown, an unincorporated community within Jefferson Parish that was developed as the parish’s first planned suburban neighborhood. The school serves grades six through eight and operates as a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. Terrytown itself has no traditional downtown; its civic life centers on a library, a playground, and a senior center, and its commercial anchor is the Oakwood Center shopping mall. High school students from Terrytown are zoned to West Jefferson High School in the neighboring community of Harvey.
Academically, the school’s state assessment results from the 2024-25 school year are the clearest available picture. Proficiency rates on Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 tests are low across all four tested subjects. In English language arts, roughly one in five students scored at the proficient level or above. In mathematics, the rate was markedly lower. Science and social studies fell between those two figures. These are the only test results in the data; a single year of scores means there is no trend to examine, and the school’s performance relative to other districts in Jefferson Parish could not be calculated because too few schools in that comparison set had comparable data. Families considering Livaudais will want to explore what instructional supports and interventions are in place, particularly in math, where the gap is widest.
The student body is large for a middle school, drawing from the surrounding suburban area. The majority of students are Hispanic, and a substantial share are Black, with smaller numbers of Asian and white students. Slightly over half the students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, an indicator of the economic diversity in the community. Information on the share of students receiving special education services or classified as English learners was not available, nor were data on discipline, chronic absenteeism, or staffing. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these areas, especially the supports for students who are still developing English proficiency, given the demographics.
Terrytown’s housing market reflects its position as a suburb of New Orleans. Home values in the area are above the state average, and rents have seen modest increases. The community was founded decades ago as an affordable option for young families and has seen relatively stable population since then. The Jefferson Parish school district, which oversees Livaudais, is in a period of significant change. The district approved a consolidation plan in 2023 that involves closing and merging schools, redrawing attendance zones, and cutting budgets. For the 2024-25 school year, the school board approved reductions in central office staff, transportation, and some programs. At the same time, the district adopted a new reading curriculum in 2023 and received a federal grant for STEM education improvements. These district-level shifts mean that a school like Livaudais may see changes in resources, staffing, and attendance boundaries over the next few years.
Livaudais Middle School is a large suburban middle school in a district undergoing reorganization. The test results point to clear academic challenges that the school and district will need to address. The community is a stable, planned suburb with modest housing costs relative to the metro area, but the district’s consolidation plans could alter the school’s attendance zone and program offerings. Families looking into this school should seek current information on special education and English learner supports, as well as any upcoming boundary or program changes tied to the district’s consolidation timeline.
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