Serving 198 students in grades 4-6, Bayou Lacombe 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou Lacombe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Bayou Lacombe Middle School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
198 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bayou Lacombe Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou Lacombe Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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
#421 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
11%
Black
37%
41%
White
37%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou Lacombe Middle School's ranking?
Bayou Lacombe Middle School is ranked #421 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bayou Lacombe Middle School often compared to?
Bayou Lacombe Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Abita Springs Middle School, Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Lacombe Middle School?
198 students attend Bayou Lacombe Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Bayou Lacombe Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bayou Lacombe Middle School?
Bayou Lacombe Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bayou Lacombe Middle School offer ?
Bayou Lacombe Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Bayou Lacombe Middle School part of?
Bayou Lacombe Middle School is part of St. Tammany Parish School District.
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