Mulberry Elementary School

450 Cougar Drive
Houma, LA 70360
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 789 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mulberry Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10% in LA
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : Mulberry Elementary School serves the northeast part of Houma, LA, covering an area of approximately 9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mulberry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Mulberry Elementary School's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
789 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Mulberry Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mulberry Elementary 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.
This School
State Level (LA)
#99 out of 1244 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

52%
34%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

77%
42%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

51%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
3%
n/a

Showing 2014–2024. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
4%
11%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
11%
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
8%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
29%
0.48

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
10.5%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
61%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%

Showing 2012–2025. 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 Mulberry Elementary School's ranking?
Mulberry Elementary School is ranked #99 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Mulberry Elementary School often compared to?
Mulberry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southdown Elementary School, Dularge Elementary School, Broadmoor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Mulberry Elementary School?
789 students attend Mulberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Mulberry Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mulberry Elementary School?
Mulberry Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mulberry Elementary School offer ?
Mulberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mulberry Elementary School part of?
Mulberry Elementary School is part of Terrebonne Parish School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 789 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 5%)
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : Mulberry Elementary School serves the northeast part of Houma, LA, covering an area of approximately 9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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