Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School vs. Harry M. Hurst Middle School
Should you attend Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School or Harry M. Hurst Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 427 students in grades 3-5, Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
3-5
6-8
Total Students
427 students
760 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#219 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#223 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
138
-
Grade 4 Students
140
-
Grade 5 Students
149
-
Grade 6 Students
-
255
Grade 7 Students
-
221
Grade 8 Students
-
284
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
28%
22%
% White
54%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
