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Harry M. Hurst Middle School vs. Destrehan High School

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School Overview

School
Harry M. Hurst Middle School
170 Road Runner Lane
Destrehan, LA 70047
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Destrehan High School
1 Wildcat Ln
Destrehan, LA 70047
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Harry M. Hurst Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Destrehan High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 732 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 46% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 1,497 students in grades 9-12, Destrehan High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
9-12
Total Students
732 students
1,497 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harry M. Hurst Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Destrehan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harry M. Hurst Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Destrehan High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
117 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harry M. Hurst Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Destrehan High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harry M. Hurst Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Charles Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Destrehan High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the St. Charles Parish School District and the state of Louisiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#244 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
#164 out of 1244 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harry M. Hurst Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Destrehan High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in LA)
61%
(Top 10% in LA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harry M. Hurst Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Charles Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Destrehan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the St. Charles Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 30% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harry M. Hurst Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Charles Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Destrehan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the St. Charles Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 10% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 20% in LA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harry M. Hurst Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Charles Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Destrehan High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the St. Charles Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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89%
(Top 50% in LA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Destrehan High School with the average graduation rate observed in the St. Charles Parish School District and Louisiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harry M. Hurst Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Destrehan High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
232
-
Grade 7 Students
258
-
Grade 8 Students
242
-
Grade 9 Students
-
441
Grade 10 Students
-
373
Grade 11 Students
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357
Grade 12 Students
-
326

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Harry M. Hurst Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the St. Charles Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
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% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harry M. Hurst Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Charles Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Destrehan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the St. Charles Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harry M. Hurst Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Charles Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Destrehan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the St. Charles Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harry M. Hurst Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Charles Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Destrehan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the St. Charles Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
59%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harry M. Hurst Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Charles Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Destrehan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the St. Charles Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harry M. Hurst Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Charles Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Destrehan High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the St. Charles Parish School District and in Louisiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harry M. Hurst Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Charles Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Destrehan High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the St. Charles Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harry M. Hurst Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Charles Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Destrehan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the St. Charles Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harry M. Hurst Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Charles Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Destrehan High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the St. Charles Parish School District and Louisiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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