The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in English language arts. The lowest is 18% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Grand Caillou Middle School
Grand Caillou Middle School serves students in fifth through eighth grade in Houma, the parish seat of Terrebonne Parish. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and is part of the Terrebonne Parish district. Houma is a city with a strong industrial base in oil and gas, shipbuilding, and commercial fishing, and its culture reflects Cajun, Creole, Native American, and Vietnamese influences. The city was struck directly by Hurricane Ida in 2021, and recovery and rebuilding have been ongoing.
The student body is diverse. Hispanic students form the largest single group, followed by white students, Black students, American Indian or Alaska Native students, and students who identify with two or more races. A substantial share of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic need.
State testing data from the LEAP 2025 assessment was available for a single school year. Across all four subjects tested—English language arts, math, science, and social studies—proficiency rates were modest. English language arts showed the strongest result, with just over a third of students scoring at the proficient level or above. Math and social studies proficiency came in closer to a quarter of students, while science was lower, with fewer than one in five students scoring proficient. These results suggest that the school has a notable challenge in bringing a majority of its students to grade-level standards, particularly in science and math. More than one year of data would be needed to assess whether the school is improving over time; the available record shows only a single snapshot.
No data was available on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing, so a parent may want to look into these areas directly with the school. Civil rights and outcomes data was also absent from the information provided.
The Terrebonne Parish district has been managing enrollment pressures. In 2024, the school board approved a rezoning plan for elementary schools to balance class sizes and address declining enrollment. A new science curriculum for elementary and middle schools was also implemented, with an emphasis on inquiry-based learning. More prominently, the district faced a projected budget deficit for the coming school year, driven by declining enrollment, inflation, and the expiration of federal COVID-19 relief funds. The school board has discussed potential school closures, staff reductions, and program cuts, developments that could affect the resources and stability of schools across the parish, including Grand Caillou Middle School.
Because the school only goes through eighth grade, there is no graduation rate to report. Families looking ahead to high school should consider which Terrebonne Parish high school their child would feed into and what programming those schools offer.
Housing in the area around the school reflects a market that is broadly more affordable than the state and national benchmarks. Home values have seen a decline over the past year, and monthly rents are notably lower than a typical mortgage payment for a home in the same area, making renting a relatively more accessible option. The area's unemployment rate was at the national average in the most recent data.
Grand Caillou Middle School is a mid-sized regular public school in a community with a strong industrial and cultural identity, serving a diverse student body with significant economic need. Its test results point to substantial academic work ahead, especially in math, science, and social studies. Families should weigh the school’s immediate instructional challenges against the broader context of district-level budget uncertainty and the ongoing recovery of the Houma area from Hurricane Ida.
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