Middle Schools in St. Charles Parish

The four middle schools in the St. Charles Parish district serve grades 6-8 across a suburban area near New Orleans, and they consistently outperform state averages in core subjects while revealing notable differences in academic focus and student challenges.

J.B. Martin Middle School leads the district as the top performer, earning a 4-star rating and ranking 68th in Louisiana with the highest proficiency rates in Math (85%), ELA (82%), and Social Studies (73%). Harry M. Hurst Middle School is a close second, also holding a 4-star rating and boasting the lowest dropout rate (0.4%) in the district. In contrast, R.K. Smith Middle School and Albert Cammon Middle School both received 3-star ratings, with lower overall proficiency scores. However, Albert Cammon stands out for a remarkable achievement: despite having the lowest overall Math proficiency (73%), it achieved a perfect 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I, indicating a highly effective advanced math program. R.K. Smith faces the highest chronic absenteeism rate (11.0%) in the district, nearly double the average, which likely impacts its academic outcomes.

Key metrics show that smaller class sizes at R.K. Smith (8.2:1) and Albert Cammon (7.9:1) do not automatically translate to higher test scores, as socioeconomic factors and attendance play larger roles. All four schools significantly outperform state averages in Math, ELA, and Social Studies, and their dropout and chronic absenteeism rates are a fraction of state levels. This underscores the overall strength of the St. Charles Parish district, though the data reveals a clear need to address equity gaps to ensure consistent success across all schools.