Excellent
#80 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 6% in state
R.k. Smith Middle School
Middle School · St. Charles Parish · Luling, LA
A St. Charles Parish middle school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
281 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, LA 70070
- Math 47% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R.k. Smith Middle School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 41 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where R.k. Smith Middle 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,269/100K
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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
$82,273
Median home value
$268,400
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70070; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry M. Hurst Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 732 | Compare → |
| J.b. Martin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 750 | Compare → |
| Albert Cammon Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 295 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St. Charles Parish
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #5 of 15
- District spending per student
- $22,961NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
R.k. Smith Middle School is listed in St. Charles Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R.k. Smith Middle School
R.k. Smith Middle School is a public middle school in Luling, LA, part of St. Charles Parish, serving approximately 305 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R.k. Smith Middle School
What grades does R.k. Smith Middle School serve?
R.k. Smith Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend R.k. Smith Middle School?
R.k. Smith Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 305 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R.k. Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at R.k. Smith Middle School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R.k. Smith Middle School rank in LA?
R.k. Smith Middle School ranks #80 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is R.k. Smith Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
R.k. Smith Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 R.k. Smith Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R.k. Smith Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is R.k. Smith Middle School a charter school?
No, R.k. Smith Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R.k. Smith Middle School a Title I school?
No, R.k. Smith Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R.k. Smith Middle School?
68.9% of students at R.k. Smith Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 305
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Charles Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (985) 331-1018
- Area population (ZIP 70070)
- 13,873
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 70070; 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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