Summary:
In zip code 70343, there is a single middle school, Lacache Middle School, serving grades 5 through 8 in the Bourg area of Terrebonne Parish, a district ranked in the top 25% of Louisiana.
Lacache Middle School is a standout for its strong mathematics program, with 76% of students proficient in math for the 2025-2026 school year, outperforming both the district (69%) and state (62%). This strength is especially notable in 6th grade, where 89% of students were proficient. However, the school shows a relative weakness in English Language Arts, where its 73% proficiency rate falls below the district average of 76%. The school also has a very low dropout rate of just 1.5%, which is less than half the state average, but this is contrasted by a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, significantly above the state average of 22.5%. This suggests that while the school is effective at keeping students enrolled, many are missing substantial instructional time, likely linked to the high poverty rate of 71% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
A key concern is the projected drop in the school's state ranking from the 87th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 62nd percentile for 2025-2026, driven by declines in ELA and Social Studies scores. Additionally, a "5th grade gap" appears in Social Studies, where proficiency drops from 55% in 5th grade to 47% in 6th grade, falling below district and state averages. While Lacache Middle School excels in math and retention, families should be aware of the challenges with chronic absenteeism and the need for targeted support in ELA and Social Studies to maintain its academic standing.
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