Golden Meadow Middle School

Lafourche Parish
124 North 3rd Street
Golden Meadow, LA 70357
341 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Golden Meadow Middle School, located at 630 South Bayou Drive in Golden Meadow, Louisiana, serves as a focal point for the educational development of students in the Bayou Lafourche region. As part of the Lafourche Parish School System, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional growth characteristic of the middle school years. The school reflects the close-knit, coastal culture of its community, striving to prepare its students for success as they transition from elementary to high school.

The curriculum at Golden Meadow Middle typically focuses on core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore their interests. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, the school aims to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its pupils. Located in the heart of Golden Meadow, the facility serves as a vital community hub, supporting local families by providing a structured, supportive, and educational foundation for the youth of the area.
341
Total Students
19.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    198 (58.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    81 (23.8 %)
  • American Indian
    33 (9.7 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (7.3 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Lafourche Parish
Phone: (985)475-7314
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 219
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 111
Grade 7 111
Grade 8 119
Gender Ratio