Serving 1,388 students in grades 6-12, David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Vocational school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,388 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy's student population of 1,388 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,388 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy 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 David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is 0.58, 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
#105 out of 1251 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
36%
41%
White
54%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
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David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is ranked #105 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy often compared to?
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Northside High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy?
The graduation rate of David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy?
1,388 students attend David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy students are White, 36% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy?
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy offer ?
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy part of?
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy is part of Lafayette Parish School District.
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