Serving 301 students in grades 5-6, Elysian Fields Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)63%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
39%
41%
White
26%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Elysian Fields Middle School?
301 students attend Elysian Fields Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Elysian Fields Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elysian Fields Middle School?
Elysian Fields Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elysian Fields Middle School offer ?
Elysian Fields Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Elysian Fields Middle School part of?
Elysian Fields Middle School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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