The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in English language arts. The lowest is 28% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Caldwell Middle School
Caldwell Middle School serves fourth through sixth grade in Schriever, a small unincorporated census-designated place in Terrebonne Parish. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and sits in a low-density, car-dependent community with a rural-to-suburban feel. The area has a Cajun cultural heritage, and its economy has ties to agriculture, fishing, and the oil and gas industries. There is no concentrated downtown; civic and commercial functions are spread along highway corridors, and many residents commute to nearby Houma for services and employment. Housing in the ZIP code that covers Schriever is priced modestly relative to national benchmarks, and the area has experienced a slight population decline or stagnation in recent years. For a family considering this school, the setting is quiet and spread out, with limited walkable amenities.
On the Louisiana LEAP 2025 assessments, Caldwell Middle School's results show a mixed picture. In English language arts, slightly less than half of students scored at the proficient level or above. In math, the share was a bit lower. Science and social studies proficiency rates were lower still, with roughly a third of students reaching proficiency in science and just over a quarter in social studies. These figures come from a single year of testing, so there is no trend data to show whether performance is improving or declining. Participation rates on the tests were very high, which is a positive sign that nearly all enrolled students took part. Because the comparison set of schools in Terrebonne Parish is too small to make meaningful rankings, the school cannot be placed relative to other district middle schools using the available data; families should interpret these results as a standalone snapshot.
The student body is diverse. Just under half of students are Black, a little over a third are white, and the remainder are Hispanic, multiracial, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Asian. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty population. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data provided. The school enrolls a modest number of students across the three grade levels, with the fifth grade being the largest group. Given that the school serves only middle grades, there are no high school outcomes such as a graduation rate to report.
Within the broader Terrebonne Parish district, several recent changes may affect families. The school board approved an elementary school rezoning plan effective for the 2024-2025 school year, which shifts attendance boundaries for elementary schools. Since Caldwell Middle School serves grades four through six, it is possible that some of its incoming fourth graders come from the rezoned elementary attendance areas; families should verify their child’s assigned school. The district also adopted a new science curriculum for elementary and middle schools beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, which emphasizes inquiry-based learning and aligns with state standards. More concerning for the district’s future is a projected budget deficit for the 2025-2026 school year, driven by declining enrollment, inflation, and the end of federal COVID-19 relief funds. The school board has discussed potential school closures, staff reductions, and program cuts as possible responses, which could affect school offerings and availability in the coming years.
For a parent or resident, Caldwell Middle School fits a family looking for a regular public school in a rural-to-suburban setting with a high level of economic need among its students. The academic results are moderate, with ELA being the strongest subject and social studies the weakest. The school itself is part of a district facing financial strain and enrollment shifts, so the stability of program offerings and school boundaries may be worth discussing directly with the school or district office. The community offers limited commercial and cultural density, and most daily needs require a car. Families who value a quiet, lower-cost environment and want a school that serves the middle grades in a single building may find Caldwell a straightforward option. Those seeking more robust academic performance data or a wider comparison to other schools will find limited information available here.
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