The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in English language arts. The lowest is 54% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Belle Chasse Academy
Belle Chasse Academy is a single-school district in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Because it does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the academy falls outside the usual high school metrics that families often look for.
The school enrolls roughly a thousand students, with a student body that is diverse. White students make up the largest share, followed by Black students, then Hispanic students, and a smaller number of students who identify as two or more races. Asian and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students each account for a small part of the population. The data available does not include information on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, how many receive special education services, or how many are English learners, so a family looking for that context would want to ask the school directly.
State testing results from the 2014-15 school year show a mixed picture. In English language arts, the academy posted solid proficiency rates in several grades, with the majority of students meeting the state’s proficiency bar in fourth grade, sixth grade, seventh grade, and eighth grade. Scores in third grade and fifth grade were reported as a range and also fell in the majority proficient territory. In math, the outcomes were more uneven. Fourth grade saw a majority of students reach proficiency, while third grade came in just above half. Sixth grade and seventh grade, as well as eighth grade, showed proficiency rates that were below that majority mark, with fifth grade reported as a range that also sat well below half. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how the math performance has changed since 2015, given the cut scores shifted that year and the data is now dated.
The district brief indicates that publicly available records describe the academy’s general school profile, mission, and budget, but no specific parent-relevant changes have been documented in recent years. The comparison set for this district consists only of Plaquemines Parish's other districts, and with only one other district in the parish, the comparison ultimately does not yield a meaningful benchmark. This means there is no local peer group to place the academy’s performance against.
Belle Chasse Academy is the only school under its district, so a family enrolling here would have a single campus for the full PK through eighth grade experience. The housing market context for the town of Belle Chasse was not provided, and the locale brief is absent, so a resident considering a move would need to research the community separately. The academy’s grade band means that after eighth grade, students would need to transition to a high school elsewhere, likely within Plaquemines Parish or a neighboring area.
For a family seeking a mid-sized, diverse elementary and middle school environment where English language arts results have historically been stronger than math, and where no recent major district changes have been publicly reported, Belle Chasse Academy is a straightforward option. Those concerned about math performance or looking for more recent assessment data should reach out to the school for current information.
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