R.k. Smith Middle School vs. Harry M. Hurst Middle School
Should you attend R.k. Smith Middle 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
R.k. Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 342 students in grades 6-8, R.k. Smith 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 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher 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
6-8
6-8
Total Students
342 students
760 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#223 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
98
255
Grade 7 Students
116
221
Grade 8 Students
128
284
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
66%
22%
% White
22%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
