Very Good
#450 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 35% in state
Montegut Middle School
Middle School · Terrebonne Parish · Montegut, LA
A Terrebonne Parish middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
138 Dolphin Drive, Montegut, LA 70377
- Math 44% vs LA 31% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montegut Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montegut 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 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,827/100K
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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
$53,851
Median home value
$119,000
Median rent
$694/mo
College educated
4.7%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Terrebonne Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 4–6 | Not available | 263 | Compare → |
| Evergreen Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–8 | Not available | 665 | Compare → |
| Houma Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 7–8 | Not available | 750 | Compare → |
| Lacache Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 5–8 | Not available | 268 | 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.
Terrebonne Parish
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Montegut Middle School is listed in Terrebonne Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montegut Middle School
Montegut Middle School is a public middle school in Montegut, LA, part of Terrebonne Parish, serving approximately 493 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montegut Middle School
What grades does Montegut Middle School serve?
Montegut Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Montegut Middle School?
Montegut Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montegut Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montegut Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montegut Middle School rank in LA?
Montegut Middle School ranks #450 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Montegut Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montegut Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Montegut Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montegut Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Montegut Middle School a charter school?
No, Montegut Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montegut Middle School a Title I school?
No, Montegut Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montegut Middle School?
51.9% of students at Montegut 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
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Terrebonne Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (985) 594-5886
- Area population (ZIP 70377)
- 3,386
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.7
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 70377; 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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