The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in English language arts. The lowest is 34% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Lacache Middle School
Lacache Middle School serves grades five through eight in Bourg, a small rural community in Terrebonne Parish about ten miles southeast of Houma. Bourg is a low-density census-designated place where life follows the Highway 24 corridor alongside Bayou Terrebonne. Residents describe it as rustic and tight-knit, but walkability is minimal and cars are essential for everything. The town has been losing population since the last census, and Hurricane Ida caused damage from which parts of the area have not fully recovered. The community's character is one of resilience and mutual support, values that carry into the local school.
The school itself is one of a modest number of middle-grade options within Terrebonne Parish. Its enrollment is moderate for a school spanning four grades. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Racially, the student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of students identifying as two or more races and a smaller share identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native. Data on the share of students receiving special education services or classified as English learners was not available, which is a gap a parent may want to clarify with the school.
On state assessments, Lacache Middle School shows a mixed picture. In English language arts, about half of students scored at the proficient level or above on the LEAP 2025 tests. In math, the share was slightly lower. In science and social studies, the proficient shares were notably lower, with about a third of students reaching that bar in each subject. These results represent a single year of data, so it is not possible to see a trend. The school had full participation on the assessments, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. Compared to other middle schools in the state, these proficiency rates place the school in a position that a parent will want to evaluate against their own expectations. The social studies test had a cut-score change noted by the state, which means the 2024-25 results may not be directly comparable to prior years.
Housing in the area around Bourg is somewhat more affordable than the national median. Home values have risen modestly in the past year but remain below the national benchmark. The estimated monthly mortgage payment on a typical home is a manageable figure relative to the national median household income, and estimated rent is somewhat lower than a mortgage would be. This suggests a relatively attainable housing market for families looking to settle in the area.
The Terrebonne Parish district has been navigating financial pressure. A budget shortfall has led to discussions about potential school closures and program cuts, which could eventually affect the middle schools. The district also recently rezoned elementary attendance boundaries and adopted a new inquiry-based science curriculum for elementary and middle grades. These changes are recent and their full effect on Lacache Middle School is not yet measurable.
Lacache Middle School serves its community in a rural setting with a reliable test participation rate and a student body that reflects the local demographic makeup. The academic results are strongest in English language arts, with math not far behind, while science and social studies proficiency is an area a parent may want to investigate further with the school. The district's budget challenges and the community's post-hurricane context give this school a backdrop of uncertainty that families considering the area should weigh.
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