Summary:
Zip code 70363 in Houma, Louisiana, is home to two middle schools serving grades 5 through 8: Oaklawn Middle School and Grand Caillou Middle School, both part of the Terrebonne Parish school district. These schools share a similar socioeconomic profile, with over 84% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and nearly identical student-teacher ratios around 14.5:1. Despite these similarities, Grand Caillou Middle School stands out as the higher-performing school, ranking 267th in the state (41st percentile) compared to Oaklawn’s 330th place (27th percentile). Grand Caillou also shows a positive trajectory, improving its state rank over three years, while Oaklawn’s rank has declined during the same period.
Academically, Grand Caillou outperforms Oaklawn in all core subjects for the 2025-2026 school year. Grand Caillou’s math proficiency (62%) is 12 points higher than Oaklawn’s (50%), and its ELA proficiency (69%) is 4 points higher. Notably, Grand Caillou’s 7th and 8th graders exceed both district and state averages in math, a significant achievement for a high-poverty school. However, both schools struggle with chronic absenteeism, with rates around 35%—far worse than the district average of 26.7% and the state average of 22.5%. This is a critical shared weakness that likely impacts academic outcomes.
Social studies is a universal challenge, with both schools scoring well below district (59%) and state (55%) averages—Oaklawn at 43% and Grand Caillou at 46%. Oaklawn’s declining state rank and lower test scores suggest it may need targeted intervention, while Grand Caillou’s strong math program and improving trajectory make it the standout choice in this area. For parents, Grand Caillou offers stronger academic performance and growth, though both schools face significant hurdles with absenteeism and social studies achievement.
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