Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Smothers Academy Preparatory School 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 was 43% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 52% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
95%
41%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Smothers Academy Preparatory School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Smothers Academy Preparatory School?
463 students attend Smothers Academy Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Smothers Academy Preparatory School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smothers Academy Preparatory School?
Smothers Academy Preparatory School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smothers Academy Preparatory School offer ?
Smothers Academy Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Smothers Academy Preparatory School part of?
Smothers Academy Preparatory School is part of Smothers Academy Preparatory School District.
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