Evergreen Junior High School

5000 West Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 622 students in grades 7-8, Evergreen Junior High 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 is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in LA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : Evergreen Junior High School serves the west part of Houma, LA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 938.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 45.4 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Evergreen Junior High School's student population of 622 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
622 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

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School Rankings

Evergreen Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evergreen Junior High School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#628 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

23%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

45%
42%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

23%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data

American Indian
3%
n/a

Showing 2014–2024. View full 35-year historical data

Asian
2%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data

Hispanic
13%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Black
28%
42%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data

White
45%
41%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Two or more races
9%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
55%
0.70

Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data

(22-23)
29.4%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
61%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evergreen Junior High School's ranking?
Evergreen Junior High School is ranked #628 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Evergreen Junior High School often compared to?
Evergreen Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houma Junior High School, Bayou Blue Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Evergreen Junior High School?
622 students attend Evergreen Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Evergreen Junior High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evergreen Junior High School?
Evergreen Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Evergreen Junior High School offer ?
Evergreen Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evergreen Junior High School part of?
Evergreen Junior High School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : Evergreen Junior High School serves the west part of Houma, LA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 938.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 45.4 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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