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R.K. Smith Middle School

Q: Is R.K. Smith Middle School a good school?

R.K. Smith Middle School ranks 177 th of 464 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

177^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 464 Louisiana Middle Schools

Better than 62% of Louisiana middle schools

Summary

R.K. Smith Middle School in Luling, LA, serves 303 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the highly-rated St. Charles Parish school district, which ranks in the top 10% of districts statewide.

One of the school's biggest strengths is its exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.2:1, the lowest among all nearby middle schools. This means your child is likely to receive more individualized attention compared to peers at schools like J.B. Martin Middle School (11.5:1) or Harry M. Hurst Middle School (10.8:1), and dramatically more than at schools in neighboring Jefferson Parish, such as J.D. Meisler Middle School (19.4:1). Academically, the school shows a "tale of two subjects": while 76% of students are proficient in Math, only 58% are proficient in Social Studies, which is below the district average of 65%. However, there is a notable "8th grade bounce" in Social Studies, where 8th graders scored 79% proficient—above the district average—suggesting strong instruction or interventions at that grade level. The school also excels in supporting its African American students, who rank in the 73rd percentile statewide, outperforming the school's overall ranking.

Despite these strengths, R.K. Smith faces some challenges. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 11.0% is notably higher than district peers like Harry M. Hurst (5.7%) and Albert Cammon Middle School (6.5%). Additionally, the school's overall state ranking has declined slightly over the past three years, dropping from the 71st to the 61st percentile, while nearby district rivals have improved. Performance for male students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds has also dipped recently. Still, R.K. Smith remains a solid, above-average school in a region where many other public middle schools are struggling, making it a strong option for families seeking a supportive environment with small class sizes.

303

Students ?

8.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,599

Per pupil spending ?

68%

Free/discounted lunch ?

281 Judge Edward Dufresne Park
Luling, LA 70070

(985) 331-1018

District: St. Charles Parish

Students who attend R.K. Smith Middle School usually attend:

High:

Hahnville High School

Feeder schools for R.K. Smith Middle School:

Elementary:

Luling Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.0%

White:

20.8%

Hispanic:

13.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 62nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (73% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Louisiana median (62nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

!Near the bottom of St. Charles Parish's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg76%

Louisiana avg62%

177^th of 464

Louisiana public middle schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to top 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Middle Schools in the St. Charles Parish

11^th of 119St. Charles Parish among Louisiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	60.5	177 of 464	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.6	171 of 447	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.7	132 of 449	70.6%	★★★★☆
2023	65.8	155 of 465	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.8	150 of 460	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.7	150 of 459	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.8	210 of 449	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.3	167 of 411	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.4	182 of 437	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	72.0	116 of 435	73.3%	★★★★☆
2015	51.1	248 of 482	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	62.5	177 of 470	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.6	203 of 457	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	58.2	198 of 442	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.8	209 of 412	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	53.4	223 of 408	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.7	209 of 425	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	45.7	258 of 413	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	43.8	257 of 396	35.1%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	66.9	94 of 362	74.0%	★★★★☆
2025	69.0	88 of 344	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.7	57 of 333	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	70.1	74 of 360	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	78.8	48 of 360	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.2	50 of 352	85.8%	★★★★☆
2019	65.3	97 of 338	71.3%	★★★★☆
2018	72.7	56 of 313	82.1%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2018	49.3	77 of 170	54.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	68.6	129 of 450	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	69.8	126 of 415	69.6%	★★★★☆
2024	65.1	147 of 415	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.3	180 of 444	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.2	156 of 441	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.7	119 of 441	73.0%	★★★★☆
2019	59.6	183 of 418	56.2%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	54.6	74 of 186	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.7	37 of 155	76.1%	★★★★☆
2023	81.6	17 of 163	89.6%	★★★★★
2022	68.9	41 of 163	74.8%	★★★★☆
2021	74.5	31 of 153	79.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	58.9	171 of 458	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.5	163 of 437	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.0	120 of 444	73.0%	★★★★☆
2023	62.3	154 of 459	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.6	108 of 458	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	66.6	140 of 455	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.4	182 of 430	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.0	111 of 403	72.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	54.9	199 of 446	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.3	180 of 414	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.4	111 of 426	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	63.3	162 of 443	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.0	137 of 442	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.8	180 of 442	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.2	237 of 418	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	66.2	67 of 256	73.8%	★★★★☆
2025	58.6	59 of 168	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.2	54 of 175	69.1%	★★★★☆
2023	35.1	132 of 206	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	53.7	77 of 206	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.3	60 of 210	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	51.9	77 of 202	61.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	72.5	86 of 345	75.1%	★★★★☆
2025	74.4	64 of 316	79.7%	★★★★☆
2024	81.6	34 of 320	89.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.1	63 of 352	82.1%	★★★★☆
2022	75.4	63 of 362	82.6%	★★★★☆
2021	70.2	101 of 358	71.8%	★★★★☆
2019	66.9	121 of 350	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	79.0	50 of 338	85.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)75th percentile+13 vs school

African American (2026)74th percentile+12 vs school

Special Education (2026)74th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2026)71st percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)63rd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)60th percentile~ school

Male (2026)55th percentile-6 vs school

Disabled (2018)55th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I100%+35 vs state

Mathematics76%+14 vs state

English Language Arts72%~ state avg

Science61%~ state avg

Social Studies58%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)				LEAP English Language Arts (2026)				LEAP Science (2026)				LEAP Social Studies (2026)				LEAP Algebra I (2026)	LEAP Geometry (2026)	LEAP English II (2026)	LEAP U.S. History (2026)	LEAP English I (2026)	LEAP Biology (2026)	LEAP Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Science 6th Grade	LEAP Science 7th Grade	LEAP Science 8th Grade	LEAP Science All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	LEAP Algebra I End of Course	LEAP Geometry End of Course	LEAP English II End of Course	LEAP U.S. History End of Course	LEAP English I End of Course	LEAP Biology End of Course	LEAP Civics End of Course	Total
R.K. Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	281 Judge Edward Dufresne Park	Luling	70070	St. Charles Parish	St. Charles Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 331-1018	303	37	8.2	68.0%	63 (20.8%)	191 (63.0%)	41 (13.5%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	60.5	177^th of 464 public middle schools	61.9%		62.6	171^st of 447 public middle schools	61.7%	6	84.0	75.0	63.0	76.0	69.0	67.0	75–80%	72.0	57.0	62.0	65.0	61.0	50.0	47.0	79.0	58.0	100.0							$29,599
Harry M. Hurst Middle School	Public	6-8	170 Road Runner Lane	Destrehan	70047	St. Charles Parish	St. Charles Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 764-6367	685	63	10.8	41.3%	405 (59.1%)	144 (21.0%)	88 (12.8%)	14 (2.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.5%)	78.6	91^st of 464 public middle schools	80.4%		81.2	81^st of 447 public middle schools	81.9%	10	87.0	86.0	74.0	84.0	81.0	79.0	71.0	76.0	64.0	77.0	77.0	73.0	67.0	72.0	75.0	72.0	≥ 99%							$22,076
J.B. Martin Middle School	Public	6-8	434 South Street	Paradis	70080	St. Charles Parish	St. Charles Parish	No	No	No	No	(985) 758-7579	733	64	11.5	40.5%	511 (69.7%)	135 (18.4%)	49 (6.7%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	29 (4.0%)	82.5	68^th of 464 public middle schools	85.3%		82.4	73^rd of 447 public middle schools	83.7%	5	87.0	91.0	71.0	85.0	81–86%	81.0	79.0	82.0	65.0	80.0	81.0	75.0	68.0	76.0	72.0	73.0	100.0							$21,849
Albert Cammon Middle School	Public	6-8	234 Pirate Drive	Saint Rose	70087	St. Charles Parish	St. Charles Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 467-4536	282	35	7.9	66.7%	66 (23.4%)	130 (46.1%)	68 (24.1%)	13 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	68.2	144^th of 464 public middle schools	69.0%		64.5	161^st of 447 public middle schools	64.0%	17	73.0	77.0	68.0	73.0	77–82%	75.0	74.0	76.0	55.0	75.0	56–61%	64.0	55.0	62.0	68.0	62.0	100.0							$28,511
T.H. Harris Middle School	Public	6-8	911 Elise Avenue	Metairie	70003	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 733-0867	563	40	13.9	66.8%	79 (14.0%)	155 (27.5%)	318 (56.5%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	16.9	394^th of 464 public middle schools	15.1%		21.8	370^th of 447 public middle schools	17.2%	24	44.0	50.0	28.0	40.0	53.0	55.0	44.0	51.0	30.0	48.0	39.0	39.0	25.0	35.0	47.0	36.0	92.0				96.0			$14,280
John Q. Adams Middle School	Public	6-8	5525 Henican Place	Metairie	70003	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 887-5240	658	40	16.2	55.9%	66 (10.0%)	79 (12.0%)	463 (70.4%)	37 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.5%)	21.9	370^th of 464 public middle schools	20.3%		10.7	409^th of 447 public middle schools	8.5%	39	46.0	52.0	25.0	43.0	57.0	58.0	54.0	57.0	35.0	44.0	41.0	41.0	29.0	46.0	52.0	41.0	96.0				92.0			$13,498
J.D. Meisler Middle School	Public	6-8	3700 Cleary Avenue	Metairie	70002	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 888-5832	679	35	19.4	51.4%	60 (8.8%)	122 (18.0%)	463 (68.2%)	23 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.3%)	23.9	358^th of 464 public middle schools	22.8%		22.1	366^th of 447 public middle schools	18.1%	8	54.0	53.0	33.0	47.0	61.0	59.0	49.0	56.0	37.0	40.0	38.0	39.0	38.0	49.0	44.0	43.0	≥ 97%				97.0			$14,167
Stella Worley Middle School	Public	6-8	801 Spartan Drive	Westwego	70094	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 348-4964	235	23	10.2	85.1%	34 (14.5%)	128 (54.5%)	55 (23.4%)	7 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	11	424^th of 464 public middle schools	8.6%		10.3	413^th of 447 public middle schools	7.6%	11	38.0	29.0	17–27%	29.0	54.0	45.0	53.0	51.0	31.0	26–36%	33.0	30.0	28.0	21.0	38.0	29.0					83.0			$19,879
L.H. Marrero Middle School	Public	6-8	4100 Seventh Street	Marrero	70072	Jefferson Parish	Jefferson Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(504) 341-5842	619	39	15.8	70.0%	81 (13.1%)	245 (39.6%)	252 (40.7%)	28 (4.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	21.1	373^rd of 464 public middle schools	19.6%		14.7	394^th of 447 public middle schools	11.9%	21	53.0	51.0	22.0	44.0	63.0	52.0	50.0	55.0	34.0	40.0	41.0	39.0	41.0	38.0	46.0	41.0	100.0				96.0			$14,296
Raceland Middle School	Public	6-8	3737 Hwy 308	Raceland	70394	Lafourche Parish	Lafourche Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(985) 537-5140	289	20	14.7	75.8%	151 (52.2%)	100 (34.6%)	16 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	62.5	167^th of 464 public middle schools	64.0%		65.7	153^rd of 447 public middle schools	65.8%	14	62.0	81.0	57.0	67.0	67.0	78.0	76.0	74.0	41.0	74.0	67.0	62.0	50.0	75.0	72.0	67.0								$12,663

Frequently Asked Questions about R.K. Smith Middle School

What high school do graduates of R.K. Smith Middle School attend?

Students who attend R.K. Smith Middle School usually go on to attend Hahnville High School

What is the racial makeup of R.K. Smith Middle School?

Students at R.K. Smith Middle School are 63% African American, 21% White, 14% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is R.K. Smith Middle School in?

St. Charles Parish

How many students attend R.K. Smith Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 303 students attended R.K. Smith Middle School.

Is R.K. Smith Middle School a good school?

R.K. Smith Middle School ranks 177^th of 464 Louisiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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