The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in English language arts. The lowest is 23% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Thibodaux Middle School
Thibodaux Middle School serves sixth through eighth graders in the city of Thibodaux, part of Lafourche Parish in southeastern Louisiana. It is a regular public school, neither a charter nor a magnet, and it sits within a district that covers the parish. The school occupies a single campus and draws students from the surrounding community.
The student body is diverse in composition. A majority of students are Black, a substantial share are white, and a smaller but notable proportion identify as Hispanic. A very high share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic need. The enrollment across the three middle grades is fairly balanced, and the overall size is moderate for a school at this grade band.
On state assessments administered through Louisiana’s LEAP 2025 program, the school’s overall proficiency results place it above the midpoint among the two districts in Lafourche Parish. With only two school districts in the parish, this position means Thibodaux Middle School’s combined proficiency index sits between the lower and higher of the pair. In English language arts, a minority of students scored at the proficient or above level, and that subject was the strongest of the four tested areas. In math, the proficient share was smaller, and in science it was smaller still. Social studies fell between ELA and math. Across all subjects, the majority of students did not reach the proficient threshold, a pattern typical of many schools serving a high-poverty student population. State testing participation was nearly universal, so the results reflect nearly the entire student body.
Because the school only serves middle grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing ratios, and course offerings were not available in the source materials, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those aspects of the environment. No information was found on program offerings such as gifted education, music, or career pathways; the public record does not describe them.
The housing market in Thibodaux is moderately priced relative to national benchmarks. Home values and rents in the area are below the national median, and the typical rent consumes a manageable share of a median household income. The local unemployment rate has been consistent with national averages in recent months. These conditions suggest that families moving into the area for work in the parish may find housing costs manageable, though the economic context of the school’s enrollment reflects higher poverty levels than the community average.
We looked for recent district-level changes or strategic priorities from Lafourche Parish that might affect the school, but publicly reported information on that topic was scant and none was found. The school’s own website could provide additional detail on extracurricular activities, support services, and school culture.
For a family considering Thibodaux Middle School, the picture is of a regular public school serving a community with substantial economic need. Academic proficiency rates are modest, with room for growth across all tested subjects. The school’s position relative to the other district in the parish puts it in the middle of a very small field. Families who value a diverse student body and a locally anchored school in a mid-sized south Louisiana city will find this a familiar setting. Those concerned about academic outcomes may want to investigate what interventions and enrichment opportunities are available, as the public data does not detail them.
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