Middle Schools in Plaquemines Parish

Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana is home to a single middle school, Belle Chasse Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This standout institution has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, outpacing both the parish and state averages on standardized assessments in core subjects.

Plaquemines Parish is a diverse community, and Belle Chasse Middle School reflects this diversity, with a student population that is 65.19% White, 11.51% African American, 12.9% Hispanic, and 4.44% Asian. Despite the fact that over 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years, indicating consistently strong performance.

With a student-teacher ratio of 17.3 to 1, Belle Chasse Middle School provides a relatively small and personalized learning environment. The school's academic achievements are impressive, with 76% of students proficient in Mathematics and 84% proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 76% and 79% respectively for the parish, and 59% and 69% for the state. This consistent excellence has earned Belle Chasse Middle School a ranking of 77th out of 449 middle schools in Louisiana, placing it in the top 17% of schools statewide.