Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bayou Community Charter School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou Community Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bayou Community Charter School's student population of 492 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayou Community Charter School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou Community Charter School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 1251 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
13%
42%
White
72%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou Community Charter School's ranking?
Bayou Community Charter School is ranked #37 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bayou Community Charter School often compared to?
Bayou Community Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Thibodaux Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Community Charter School?
492 students attend Bayou Community Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bayou Community Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayou Community Charter School?
Bayou Community Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bayou Community Charter School offer ?
Bayou Community Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bayou Community Charter School part of?
Bayou Community Charter School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
School Reviews
4 9/24/2020
This school is free from and all but my kid comes home almost every day complaining about bullying. She has done this since 3rd grade and she is now in 5th. This school does have some bullies!
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