Serving 486 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 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (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
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Success Thurgood Marshall's student population of 486 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Success Thurgood Marshall ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1013 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
36%
11%
Black
62%
41%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Thurgood Marshall's ranking?
Success Thurgood Marshall is ranked #1013 out of 1,251 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
486 students attend Success Thurgood Marshall.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Success Thurgood Marshall students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Success Thurgood Marshall?
Success Thurgood Marshall has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Success Thurgood Marshall offer ?
Success Thurgood Marshall offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
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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