Sugar Mill Primary ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar Mill Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
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Total Students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Sugar Mill Primary ranks within the top 20% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Mill Primary's ranking?
Sugar Mill Primary is ranked #236 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What school district is Sugar Mill Primary part of?
Sugar Mill Primary is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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