Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sorrento Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sorrento Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sorrento Primary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sorrento Primary School 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 Sorrento Primary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 1251 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
44%
41%
White
42%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sorrento Primary School's ranking?
Sorrento Primary School is ranked #180 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Sorrento Primary School often compared to?
Sorrento Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Amant Primary School, Spanish Lake Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Sorrento Primary School?
627 students attend Sorrento Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sorrento Primary School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sorrento Primary School?
Sorrento Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sorrento Primary School offer ?
Sorrento Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sorrento Primary School part of?
Sorrento Primary School is part of Ascension Parish School District.
School Reviews
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