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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
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 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
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
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
95%
42%
White
3%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Smothers Academy Preparatory School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 17:1.
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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