R.k. Smith Middle School vs. J.b. Martin Middle School
Should you attend R.k. Smith Middle School or J.b. Martin Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
R.k. Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
J.b. Martin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
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Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 305 students in grades 6-8, R.k. Smith Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 750 students in grades 6-8, J.b. Martin 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 45% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
305 students
750 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#213 out of 1251 schools in LA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
104
251
Grade 7 Students
93
252
Grade 8 Students
108
247
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
62%
18%
% White
25%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
