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
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
Diversity
School Overview
Sugar Mill Primary's student population of 585 students has grown by 5% 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
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 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).
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
#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
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
29%
11%
Black
30%
41%
White
35%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 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 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?
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?
Sugar Mill Primary is part of Ascension Parish School District.
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