Serving 403 students in grades 6-8, Bayou Blue Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bayou Blue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bayou Blue Middle School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Work hard. Stay focused. Aim high.
School Rankings
Bayou Blue Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bayou Blue Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#452 out of 1244 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
11%
Black
11%
41%
White
61%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bayou Blue Middle School's ranking?
Bayou Blue Middle School is ranked #452 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Bayou Blue Middle School often compared to?
Bayou Blue Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Bayou Blue Middle School?
403 students attend Bayou Blue Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bayou Blue Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bayou Blue Middle School?
Bayou Blue Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bayou Blue Middle School offer ?
Bayou Blue Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bayou Blue Middle School part of?
Bayou Blue Middle School is part of Lafourche Parish School District.
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