Success Preparatory Academy is a charter school in New Orleans, Louisiana. It serves students from Kindergarten through the 8th grade. Success Prep was founded in 2009. It was co-founded by St. Claire Adriaan and Niloy Gangopadhyay. Adriaan left to join IDEA 51±¬ÁÏs in Texas in 2013.
Serving 474 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Success Thurgood Marshall 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Thurgood Marshall ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Success Thurgood Marshall's student population of 474 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Success Thurgood Marshall ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Thurgood Marshall is 0.49, 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
#940 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
35%
11%
Black
63%
41%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Thurgood Marshall's ranking?
Success Thurgood Marshall is ranked #940 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Success Thurgood Marshall?
474 students attend Success Thurgood Marshall.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Success Thurgood Marshall students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Success Thurgood Marshall?
Success Thurgood Marshall has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Success Thurgood Marshall offer ?
Success Thurgood Marshall offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Success Thurgood Marshall part of?
Success Thurgood Marshall is part of Success Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Success Thurgood Marshall located?
Success Thurgood Marshall is located in the Mid City neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 3 other public schools located in Mid City.
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