Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (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
Sugar Mill Primary's student population of 644 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Sugar Mill Primary 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 Sugar Mill Primary is 0.71, which is more 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
#218 out of 1244 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
25%
11%
Black
30%
42%
White
38%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
21%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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 #218 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sugar Mill Primary often compared to?
Sugar Mill Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Duplessis Primary School, Bluff Ridge Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Sugar Mill Primary?
644 students attend Sugar Mill Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Sugar Mill Primary students are White, 30% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sugar Mill Primary?
Sugar Mill Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sugar Mill Primary offer ?
Sugar Mill Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Mill Primary part of?
Sugar Mill Primary is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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