At a glance
Reported students
236
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana middle enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392
Sixth Ward Middle School: 236 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 260
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Sixth Ward Middle School
Sixth Ward Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Thibodaux. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Lafourche Parish. NCES reports 236 students for 2024–25.
Among 209 middle schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 405 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.6%) and multiracial (6.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sixth Ward Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.6%
- Hispanic4.7%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Lafourche Parish
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Raceland Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
289 reported students
Golden Meadow Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
318 reported students
Lockport Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
331 reported students
Bayou Blue Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
396 reported students
Larose-Cut Off Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
430 reported students
Thibodaux Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
592 reported students
Public schools near Sixth Ward Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chackbay Elementary School Elementary · Lafourche Parish | PK–05 | 344 | 3.9 mi |
| Bayou Boeuf Elementary School Elementary · Lafourche Parish | PK–05 | 209 | 4.5 mi |
| MAX Academy at Nicholls State University Elementary · Charter · MAX Academy at Nicholls State University | 01–08 | 100 | 5.8 mi |
| Bayou Community Academy Charter School Elementary · Charter · Lafourche Parish | PK–08 | 499 | 6.1 mi |
| Thibodaux Elementary School Elementary · Lafourche Parish | PK–01 | 575 | 6.1 mi |
| Thibodaux Middle School Middle · Lafourche Parish | 06–08 | 592 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sixth Ward Middle School
What grades does Sixth Ward Middle School serve?
Sixth Ward Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Lafourche Parish.
How many students attend Sixth Ward Middle School?
Sixth Ward Middle School reported 236 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 209 Louisiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 260 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sixth Ward Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 236 students and 19.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sixth Ward Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sixth Ward Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lafourche Parish attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sixth Ward Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sixth Ward Middle School in?
Sixth Ward Middle School is part of Lafourche Parish, based in Thibodaux, LA, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sixth Ward Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Chackbay Elementary School (3.9 mi), Bayou Boeuf Elementary School (4.5 mi), MAX Academy at Nicholls State University (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.