Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Success Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 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 6% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Success Preparatory Academy's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Success Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Preparatory Academy is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1159 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
32%
9%
Black
66%
42%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Success Preparatory Academy is ranked #1159 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
How many students attend Success Preparatory Academy?
408 students attend Success Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Success Preparatory Academy students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Preparatory Academy?
Success Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Success Preparatory Academy offer ?
Success Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Success Preparatory Academy part of?
Success Preparatory Academy is part of Success Preparatory Academy School District.
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