Serving 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Mt. Hermon School ranks in the bottom 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 19% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt. Hermon School's student population of 421 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
421 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt. Hermon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt. Hermon School is 0.43, 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
#737 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
21%
42%
White
73%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt. Hermon School's ranking?
Mt. Hermon School is ranked #737 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Mt. Hermon School often compared to?
Mt. Hermon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklinton High School, Bogalusa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mt. Hermon School?
The graduation rate of Mt. Hermon School is 80%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Mt. Hermon School?
421 students attend Mt. Hermon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mt. Hermon School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt. Hermon School?
Mt. Hermon School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mt. Hermon School offer ?
Mt. Hermon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Mt. Hermon School part of?
Mt. Hermon School is part of Washington Parish School District.
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