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Mt. Hermon School

School · Washington Parish · Mt. Hermon, LA

A Washington Parish school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

36119 Highway 38, Mt. Hermon, LA 70450

  • Math 18% vs LA 34% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs LA 43% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.89 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.9 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$13,463
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Mt. Hermon School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
34%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
43%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
18%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 56 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mt. Hermon School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,010/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$38,133

Median rent

$737/mo

College educated

13.8%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

28.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Washington Parish

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 10
District spending per student
$13,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mt. Hermon School is listed in Washington Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mt. Hermon School

Mt. Hermon School is a public school in Mt. Hermon, LA, part of Washington Parish, serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #704 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mt. Hermon School

What grades does Mt. Hermon School serve?

Mt. Hermon School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Mt. Hermon School?

Mt. Hermon School has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Hermon School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Hermon School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mt. Hermon School rank in LA?

Mt. Hermon School ranks #704 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Mt. Hermon School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mt. Hermon School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mt. Hermon School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt. Hermon School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mt. Hermon School a charter school?

No, Mt. Hermon School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mt. Hermon School a Title I school?

No, Mt. Hermon School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt. Hermon School?

51.7% of students at Mt. Hermon School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
393
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Washington Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 70450)
2,785
Area median age
34.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70450; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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