Livaudais Middle School

925 Lamar Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 621 students in grades 6-8, Livaudais Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 621 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Livaudais Middle School's student population of 621 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
621 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Livaudais Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Livaudais Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1037 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Livaudais Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Livaudais Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Livaudais Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Livaudais Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Livaudais Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Livaudais Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Livaudais Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
59%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Livaudais Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Livaudais Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Livaudais Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Livaudais Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Livaudais Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Louisiana.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Livaudais Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
58%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Livaudais Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Livaudais Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Louisiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Livaudais Middle School's ranking?
Livaudais Middle School is ranked #1037 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Livaudais Middle School often compared to?
Livaudais Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like L.h. Marrero Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Livaudais Middle School?
621 students attend Livaudais Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Livaudais Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Livaudais Middle School?
Livaudais Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Livaudais Middle School offer ?
Livaudais Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Livaudais Middle School part of?
Livaudais Middle School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

School Reviews

5   11/2/2018
Its good
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mike Carney
2   1/19/2016
It's not a good school. They are unprofessional and seem to allow bullying of special Ed students. All the complaining to the school board falls on deaf ears. Very sad.
- Posted by Parent - redra

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 621 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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