Sugar Mill Primary

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Sugar Mill Primary ranks 206 th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sugar Mill Primary is an elementary school located in Prairieville, Louisiana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 554 students. The school is part of the Ascension Parish school district, which is ranked 11th out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sugar Mill Primary has a diverse student population, with 34.48% White, 31.59% African American, and 27.8% Hispanic students. Academically, the school's students perform well, with 71% proficient or better in LEAP Mathematics and 74% proficient or better in LEAP English Language Arts, exceeding the state averages of 59% and 69%, respectively. The school's African American and White students rank particularly high, 69th and 60th out of 509 and 434 Louisiana elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform relatively lower, ranking 117th and 50th out of 189 and 86 Louisiana elementary schools, respectively. Compared to nearby schools, such as Gonzales Primary (75.48%) and G.W. Carver Primary (64.75%), Sugar Mill Primary has a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (52.17%).

Sugar Mill Primary has maintained strong academic performance, with consistently high proficiency rates in LEAP Mathematics and English Language Arts across all grade levels over the past two school years. While the school's overall academic performance is strong, there are notable disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, suggesting a need to further investigate and address the underlying factors contributing to these achievement gaps. Nonetheless, Sugar Mill Primary generally outperforms the nearby schools in the Ascension Parish district, particularly in terms of overall academic proficiency rates and subgroup performance, indicating a high level of educational quality across the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

39319 Germany Road
Prairieville, LA 70769

(225) 391-2100

District: Ascension Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
206^th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,651

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 554

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.5%

African American:

31.6%

Hispanic:

27.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sugar Mill Primary ranks better than 69.5% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 14^th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sugar Mill Primary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.5%), African American (31.6%), Hispanic (27.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sugar Mill Primary is 15.1, which is the 5^th best among 18 elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District. (See more...)

Compare Sugar Mill Primary employs 36.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sugar Mill Primary is $14,651, which is the 5^th highest among 18 elementary schools in the Ascension Parish School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sugar Mill Primary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sugar Mill Primary 206^th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Sugar Mill Primary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Ascension Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Ascension Parish 11^th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sugar Mill Primary

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Rank History for all students at Sugar Mill Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	71.23	206^th	675	69.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sugar Mill Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	44.47	50^th	86	41.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sugar Mill Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	56.86	306^th	674	54.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Sugar Mill Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	64.19	247^th	635	61.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Sugar Mill Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	73.70	175^th	651	73.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Sugar Mill Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.28	69^th	509	86.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sugar Mill Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.27	117^th	189	38.1%

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Rank History for White students at Sugar Mill Primary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	LA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	81.02	60^th	434	86.2%

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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Sugar Mill Primary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	191	175	12	154	1	0	21	0	554

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sugar Mill Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	30.0	0.0	n/a
2023	554	36.5	15.1	52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sugar Mill Primary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	30.0	0.0	n/a
2023	554	36.5	15.1	52.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sugar Mill Primary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$14,651

Data source: Louisiana Department of Education

Schools Near Sugar Mill Primary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				LEAP Mathematics (2024)				LEAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	Total
Sugar Mill Primary	Public	PK, KG-5	39319 Germany Road	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(225) 391-2100	554	37	15.1	52.2%	191 (34.5%)	175 (31.6%)	154 (27.8%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	71.2	206^th of 675 public elementary schools	69.5%					(n/a)	61.0	77.0	76.0	71.0	70.0	77.0	77.0	74.0	$14,651
Duplessis Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	38101 Hwy 621	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6650	634	41	15.5	54.7%	247 (39.0%)	233 (36.8%)	113 (17.8%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.2%)	76.7	163^rd of 675 public elementary schools	75.9%		70.7	217^th of 730 public elementary schools	70.3%	54	65.0	78.0	67.0	70.0	79.0	82.0	85.0	82.0	$13,811
Prairieville Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	40228 Parker Road	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-7400	845	45	18.5	38.0%	574 (67.9%)	131 (15.5%)	91 (10.8%)	17 (2.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.4%)	91	49^th of 675 public elementary schools	92.7%		90.5	55^th of 730 public elementary schools	92.5%	6	85.0	91.0	88.0	87.0	89.0	84.0	89.0	86.0	$12,601
Bluff Ridge Primary	Public	PK, KG-5	14191 Hwy 73	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	(n/a)	(225) 391-2050	567	35	16.1	31.4%	353 (62.3%)	118 (20.8%)	49 (8.6%)	16 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.5%)	92.6	28^th of 675 public elementary schools	95.9%		92.4	38^th of 730 public elementary schools	94.8%	10	87.0	89.0	85.0	87.0	90.0	94.0	92.0	92.0	$12,798
Central Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	41469 LA Hwy 621	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-7700	474	28	17.0	54.9%	284 (59.9%)	71 (15.0%)	91 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.7%)	87	75^th of 675 public elementary schools	88.9%		82.7	108^th of 730 public elementary schools	85.2%	33	87.0	84.0	83.0	84.0	81.0	82.0	85.0	83.0	$15,530
Dutchtown Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13046 Hwy 73	Geismar	70734	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-7850	603	34	18.0	43.1%	328 (54.4%)	161 (26.7%)	73 (12.1%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.0%)	87.5	69^th of 675 public elementary schools	89.8%		94.7	23^rd of 730 public elementary schools	96.8%	46	80.0		90.0	88.0	81.0			90.0	$13,882
Bullion Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17005 Sills Drive	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-6950	664	40	16.4	36.3%	394 (59.3%)	139 (20.9%)	56 (8.4%)	40 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.0%)	92.6	30^th of 675 public elementary schools	95.6%		96.1	18^th of 730 public elementary schools	97.5%	12		90.0		94.0	92.0	90.0		94.0	$12,643
Oak Grove Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	17550 Old Jefferson Hwy	Prairieville	70769	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	No	(225) 391-6750	664	43	15.4	38.1%	460 (69.3%)	67 (10.1%)	91 (13.7%)	17 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.4%)	91.7	44^th of 675 public elementary schools	93.5%		91.2	45^th of 730 public elementary schools	93.8%	1	83.0	88.0	94.0	88.0	88.0	90.0		90.0	$14,117
G. W. Carver Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11310 Legacy Oaks Lane	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6800	678	49	13.7	64.7%	101 (14.9%)	409 (60.3%)	126 (18.6%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.3%)	66.1	255^th of 675 public elementary schools	62.2%		50.2	382^nd of 730 public elementary schools	47.7%	127	59.0	79.0	74.0	71.0	62.0	80.0	70.0	71.0	$14,549
Gonzales Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	521 North Burnside Avenue	Gonzales	70737	Ascension Parish	Ascension Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 391-6700	526	39	13.5	75.5%	87 (16.5%)	296 (56.3%)	115 (21.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.9%)	48.6	371^st of 675 public elementary schools	45.0%		36	477^th of 730 public elementary schools	34.7%	106	57.0	53.0	52.0	54.0	75.0	61.0	68.0	69.0	$15,266

Frequently Asked Questions about Sugar Mill Primary

What is the racial makeup of Sugar Mill Primary?

Students at Sugar Mill Primary are 34% White, 32% African American, 28% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Sugar Mill Primary in?

Ascension Parish

How many students attend Sugar Mill Primary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 554 students attended Sugar Mill Primary.

Is Sugar Mill Primary a good school?

Sugar Mill Primary ranks 206^th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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