Serving 271 students in grades 6-8, Sixth Ward Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sixth Ward Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Sixth Ward Middle School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sixth Ward Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sixth Ward Middle School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#68 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
6%
41%
White
85%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sixth Ward Middle School's ranking?
Sixth Ward Middle School is ranked #68 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sixth Ward Middle School often compared to?
Sixth Ward Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larose-cut Off Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Sixth Ward Middle School?
271 students attend Sixth Ward Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Sixth Ward Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sixth Ward Middle School?
Sixth Ward Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sixth Ward Middle School offer ?
Sixth Ward Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sixth Ward Middle School part of?
Sixth Ward Middle School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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