Very Good
#306 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 24% in state
Belle Chasse Middle School
Middle School · Plaquemines Parish · Belle Chasse, LA
A Plaquemines Parish middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
13476 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037
- Math 51% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belle Chasse Middle School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Belle Chasse Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated841/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,193
Median home value
$350,000
Median rent
$1,650/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Plaquemines Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 215 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Plaquemines Parish
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belle Chasse Middle School is listed in Plaquemines Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belle Chasse Middle School
Belle Chasse Middle School is a public middle school in Belle Chasse, LA, part of Plaquemines Parish, serving approximately 701 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #306 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belle Chasse Middle School
What grades does Belle Chasse Middle School serve?
Belle Chasse Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Belle Chasse Middle School?
Belle Chasse Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 701 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Chasse Middle School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belle Chasse Middle School rank in LA?
Belle Chasse Middle School ranks #306 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Belle Chasse Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belle Chasse Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Belle Chasse Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belle Chasse Middle School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Belle Chasse Middle School a charter school?
No, Belle Chasse Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belle Chasse Middle School a Title I school?
No, Belle Chasse Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belle Chasse Middle School?
53.9% of students at Belle Chasse Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 701
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plaquemines Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (504) 656-2315
- Area population (ZIP 70037)
- 16,792
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70037; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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