Serving 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sorrento Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sorrento Primary School serves the southern part of Sorrento, LA, covering an area of approximately 42.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sorrento Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sorrento Primary School's student population of 638 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2021
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sorrento Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sorrento Primary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#191 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Black, Gray
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sorrento Primary School's ranking?
Sorrento Primary School is ranked #191 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sorrento Primary School often compared to?
Sorrento Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Amant Primary School, Spanish Lake Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Sorrento Primary School?
638 students attend Sorrento Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sorrento Primary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sorrento Primary School?
Sorrento Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sorrento Primary School offer ?
Sorrento Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sorrento Primary School part of?
Sorrento Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
School Reviews
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