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Sixth Ward Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1865 Choctaw Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301 · (985) 633-2449 · Part of Lafourche Parish School District
Students
236
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
44%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Sixth Ward Middle School
- School Grade A+: near the top of Louisiana’s public schools
- Math proficiency 23 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 41 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 17.2% since 2020
- Next stop for Mathews kids: Central Lafourche High School
On the path
Where Mathews kids come from and go next.
512 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8Sixth Ward Middle SchoolYou are here
9–12Central Lafourche High Schoolin Raceland
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 28.7%
Reading / language arts81%
State average 40.2%
Location
Directions ↗
1865 Choctaw Road, Thibodaux
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 686
Grade 775
Grade 875
Enrollment over time
285’20
261’21
271’22
244’23
236’24
Down 17.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 86%Two or more races 7%Hispanic 5%Black 3%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.