Greenwood 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 was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 71%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (12-13)
150 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)2%
1%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(12-13)5%
4%
Black
(12-13)41%
44%
White
(12-13)52%
48%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
67%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
7%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% LA state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Middle School?
150 students attend Greenwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Greenwood Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What school district is Greenwood Middle School part of?
Greenwood Middle School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
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