Serving 305 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 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R.k. Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
R.k. Smith Middle School's student population of 305 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
R.k. Smith Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R.k. Smith Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 1251 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
62%
41%
White
25%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R.k. Smith Middle School's ranking?
R.k. Smith Middle School is ranked #504 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are R.k. Smith Middle School often compared to?
R.k. Smith Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J.b. Martin Middle School, Harry M. Hurst Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend R.k. Smith Middle School?
305 students attend R.k. Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of R.k. Smith Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R.k. Smith Middle School?
R.k. Smith Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does R.k. Smith Middle School offer ?
R.k. Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R.k. Smith Middle School part of?
R.k. Smith Middle School is part of St. Charles Parish School District.
School Reviews
1 5/17/2021
Do not go to that school they do not care if you are mad, they will just get you more mad and boys are not able to go to the bathroom they are but only 2 times a day.
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