Serving 209 students in grades 4-6, Bayou Lacombe Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bayou Lacombe Middle School serves the southern part of Lacombe, LA, covering an area of approximately 51.5 square miles. The school is typically a 10-12 minute drive for most students, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bayou Lacombe Middle School's student population of 209 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bayou Lacombe Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou Lacombe Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
30%
42%
White
46%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou Lacombe Middle School's ranking?
Bayou Lacombe Middle School is ranked #411 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bayou Lacombe Middle School often compared to?
Bayou Lacombe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Lacombe Middle School?
209 students attend Bayou Lacombe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bayou Lacombe Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayou Lacombe Middle School?
Bayou Lacombe Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bayou Lacombe Middle School offer ?
Bayou Lacombe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayou Lacombe Middle School part of?
Bayou Lacombe Middle School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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