Sylvanie Williams College Prep 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 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (17-18)
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(17-18)n/a
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(17-18)1%
6%
Black
(17-18)99%
44%
White
(17-18)n/a
45%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
76%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sylvanie Williams College 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Sylvanie Williams College Prep?
420 students attend Sylvanie Williams College Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sylvanie Williams College Prep students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sylvanie Williams College Prep offer ?
Sylvanie Williams College Prep offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sylvanie Williams College Prep part of?
Sylvanie Williams College Prep is part of Sylvanie Williams College Preparatory School District.
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