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#562 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 44% in state
Golden Meadow Middle School
Middle School · Lafourche Parish · Golden Meadow, LA
A Lafourche Parish middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
124 North 3rd Street, Golden Meadow, LA 70357
- Math 36% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Golden Meadow Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Golden Meadow 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,057/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Golden Meadow), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,273
Median home value
$141,400
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70357; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Lafourche Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Blue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 403 | Compare → |
| Larose-cut Off Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 458 | Compare → |
| Lockport Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 369 | Compare → |
| Raceland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 317 | 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.
Lafourche Parish
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #22 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Golden Meadow Middle School is listed in Lafourche Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Golden Meadow Middle School
Golden Meadow Middle School is a public middle school in Golden Meadow, LA, part of Lafourche Parish, serving approximately 315 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #562 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Golden Meadow Middle School
What grades does Golden Meadow Middle School serve?
Golden Meadow Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Golden Meadow Middle School?
Golden Meadow Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Meadow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Meadow Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Golden Meadow Middle School rank in LA?
Golden Meadow Middle School ranks #562 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Golden Meadow Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Golden Meadow Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Golden Meadow Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Golden Meadow Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Golden Meadow Middle School a charter school?
No, Golden Meadow Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Golden Meadow Middle School a Title I school?
No, Golden Meadow Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Golden Meadow Middle School?
75.6% of students at Golden Meadow 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lafourche Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.1%
- Phone
- (985) 475-7314
- Area population (ZIP 70357)
- 2,401
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 70357; 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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