R.k. Smith Middle School vs. Harry M. Hurst Middle School
Should I attend R.k. Smith Middle School or Harry M. Hurst Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' 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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 334 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 24% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 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 57% (majority Black).
Serving 724 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
334 students
724 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#474 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#208 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
112
233
Grade 7 Students
120
266
Grade 8 Students
102
225
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
66%
25%
% White
22%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%