Serving 225 students in grades 5-8, Lacache 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 37% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lacache Middle School serves the southeast part of Bourg, LA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 99 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 33.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lacache Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Lacache Middle School's student population of 225 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lacache 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 Lacache Middle School is 0.48, which is less 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
7%
n/a
Showing 2014–2024. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lacache Middle School's ranking?
Lacache 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 Lacache Middle School often compared to?
Lacache Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montegut Middle School, Oaklawn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Lacache Middle School?
225 students attend Lacache Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Lacache Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lacache Middle School?
Lacache Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lacache Middle School offer ?
Lacache Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lacache Middle School part of?
Lacache Middle School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.
School Reviews
Review Lacache Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
