Summary:
The 70343 zip code, covering Bourg and Montegut, Louisiana, is home to four schools serving approximately 1,454 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, offering a diverse mix of educational options within the Terrebonne Parish district and one independent school.
The standout academic performer is Bourg Elementary School, a 5-star school ranking in the 95th percentile statewide with 88% proficiency in Math and 86% in ELA, far exceeding district and state averages, while also maintaining the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the area at 18.9%. In contrast, South Terrebonne High School presents a paradox: despite having the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 34.7%, it consistently beats state averages in core subjects like Algebra I (86% vs. 65% state) and boasts a graduation rate of 86.1%, above the state average. Lacache Middle School shows a "middle school slump," with strong Math scores (76% proficient) but a drop in ELA proficiency (73%) and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, while serving the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students at 71.11%. The outlier is Ecole Pointe-au-Chien, a tiny independent elementary school with only 33 students and a favorable 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio, but no test scores or state ranking, making it difficult to compare academically.
Key takeaways for parents include the stark contrast between the two elementary schools—Bourg Elementary's large, high-performing model versus Ecole Pointe-au-Chien's small, independent approach—and the critical transition to Lacache Middle, where engagement and performance dip. While chronic absenteeism is a significant concern at the middle and high school levels, South Terrebonne High's academic success despite this issue suggests effective interventions for attending students. Overall, the zip code offers a range of choices, from a top-tier elementary school to a high school that outperforms state averages, but families should be aware of attendance challenges at the secondary level.
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