Serving 585 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 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 585 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
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
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).
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.
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).
How many students attend Sugar Mill Primary?
585 students attend Sugar Mill Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Sugar Mill Primary students are White, 30% of students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Mill Primary?
Sugar Mill Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 585 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
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
