Natalbany Middle
Tickfaw, LA · Middle School · Grades 4-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Natalbany Middle is a middle school located in Tickfaw, Louisiana. The school serves 372 students in grades 4-8.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Natalbany Middle performs below the state average for Louisiana. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Natalbany Middle has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Natalbany Middle has 372 students enrolled in grades 4-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1.
Natalbany Middle has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of +5.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Natalbany Middle is part of the Tangipahoa Parish in Tickfaw, Louisiana. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.