Livaudais Middle School

925 Lamar Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 743 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 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 12% (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 743 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
743 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Livaudais Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Livaudais Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (LA)
#1014 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
12%
34%
25%
42%
14%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
56%
11%
Black
30%
42%
White
7%
41%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.60
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1014 out of 1,244 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
743 students attend Livaudais Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Livaudais Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Livaudais Middle School?
Livaudais Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Livaudais Middle School offer ?
Livaudais Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Livaudais Middle School part of?
Livaudais Middle School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.

School Reviews

2   10/10/2025
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
5   10/10/2025
Its good
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mike Carney

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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