The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in Math. The lowest is 25% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Montegut Elementary School
Montegut Elementary School is a small public school in Terrebonne Parish that serves prekindergarten through fourth grade. It sits in Montegut, a rural census-designated place in bayou country that developed around a historic sugar mill. The community is part of the Houma–Bayou Cane–Thibodaux metropolitan area, but it remains spread out, low-lying, and car-dependent, lacking a distinct commercial district or municipal government. Population has been declining over recent decades, and publicly reported sources describe no major housing or growth projects on the horizon. The area’s housing values are below both the state and national medians.
The district, Terrebonne Parish, has been undergoing notable changes relevant to this school. The school board approved an elementary rezoning plan effective for the 2024-2025 year, shifting attendance boundaries to balance class sizes and address shrinking enrollment. Also, beginning in the 2023-2024 school year, the district adopted a new science curriculum for elementary and middle grades that emphasizes inquiry-based learning and aligns with state standards. Of more significant concern, the board has discussed a projected budget deficit for the 2025-2026 school year driven by declining enrollment, inflation, and the end of federal COVID-19 relief funds. Possible responses under consideration include school closures, staff reductions, and program cuts. Families should be aware that the financial picture could affect future school availability and offerings.
Montegut Elementary itself is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. It enrolls roughly two hundred students. The student body is diverse by race and ethnicity. About half of the students are white, with substantial shares of American Indian or Alaska Native students and of students who identify as two or more races. There is a small Hispanic population and a very small number of Black students; no Asian or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander students are enrolled. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. Data on special education and English learner populations were not available, so a parent may wish to ask the school directly about those services.
State assessment results are available for the 2024-25 school year only, so no trend line can be established. In math, over half of tested students scored at or above the proficiency threshold, making that the strongest subject. English language arts proficiency came in at a lower level. Science proficiency was lower still, and social studies fell in between. Participation on the tests was full. These results represent a single snapshot; a parent may want to discuss with the school whether the scores are typical and what instructional supports are in place, particularly in reading and science.
Because Montegut Elementary only goes through grade four, there is no graduation rate to report, and no data on chronic absenteeism or discipline was available in the source material. The school’s course offerings and staffing details were also not provided.
The setting and enrollment size mean that students are likely to experience a close-knit, community-anchored school environment. The school is located in the residential area of Montegut, not on a separate campus, and shares the community with Montegut Middle School. The nearby École Pointe-au-Chien, which has a Montegut postal address, is a separate school.
Overall, Montegut Elementary serves a high-poverty community in a rural area experiencing population loss. Academically, math stands as a relative strength, while literacy and science show room for growth. The district’s financial pressures and recent rezoning add uncertainty that families should track, particularly if home boundaries might change or if program reductions affect the school. A parent considering this school would benefit from visiting and speaking with staff about current academic supports and the outlook for the next few years.
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