Harry M. Hurst Middle School

170 Road Runner Lane
Destrehan, LA 70047

685 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Harry M. Hurst Middle School, located in Destrehan, Louisiana, is a prominent educational institution within the St. Charles Parish Public School System. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for its commitment to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school, supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs that encourage students to explore their interests and talents.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive and inclusive campus culture. By prioritizing student well-being and community engagement, Harry M. Hurst Middle School works to build a strong foundation for its students' future success. With its dedicated faculty and staff, the school remains a focal point in the Destrehan area, dedicated to maintaining high standards of education while preparing its students to be productive and responsible citizens in their local community and beyond.

685

Total Students

62.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harry M. Hurst Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	88
Black	144
Asian	14
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

White
405 (59.1%)
Black
144 (21.0%)
Hispanic
88 (12.8%)
Two or More
31 (4.5%)
Asian
14 (2.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	St. Charles Parish
Phone:	(985)764-6367
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	685
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 220

Grade 7 220

Grade 8 245