Serving 760 students in grades 6-8, Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Harry M. Hurst Middle School's student population of 760 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
760 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry M. Hurst Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#223 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
22%
41%
White
62%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harry M. Hurst Middle School's ranking?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School is ranked #223 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Harry M. Hurst Middle School often compared to?
Harry M. Hurst Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School, Albert Cammon Middle School, R.k. Smith Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Harry M. Hurst Middle School?
760 students attend Harry M. Hurst Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Harry M. Hurst Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harry M. Hurst Middle School?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harry M. Hurst Middle School offer ?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Harry M. Hurst Middle School part of?
Harry M. Hurst Middle School is part of St. Charles Parish School District.
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