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#675 of 1,288 schools in LA
Evergreen Junior High School
Middle School · Terrebonne Parish · Houma, LA
A Terrebonne Parish middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5000 West Main Street, Houma, LA 70360
- Math 27% vs LA 29% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Evergreen Junior High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (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 36 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Evergreen Junior High 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,827/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$82,365
Median home value
$297,100
Median rent
$1,085/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Houma Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–8 | 4.7 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Lacache Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 5–8 | Not available | 268 | Compare → |
| Montegut Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | Not available | 493 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Terrebonne Parish
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #21 of 30
- District spending per student
- $13,613NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Evergreen Junior High School is listed in Terrebonne Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evergreen Junior High School
Evergreen Junior High School is a public middle school in Houma, LA, part of Terrebonne Parish, serving approximately 665 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #675 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Evergreen Junior High School
What grades does Evergreen Junior High School serve?
Evergreen Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Evergreen Junior High School?
Evergreen Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evergreen Junior High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Evergreen Junior High School rank in LA?
Evergreen Junior High School ranks #675 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Evergreen Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Evergreen Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Evergreen Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Evergreen Junior High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Evergreen Junior High School a charter school?
No, Evergreen Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Evergreen Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Evergreen Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evergreen Junior High School?
64.1% of students at Evergreen Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Terrebonne Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.5%
- Phone
- (985) 303-4815
- Area population (ZIP 70360)
- 28,810
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 70360; 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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