Summary:
Zip code 70778, serving the Sorrento area, is home to a single school: Sorrento Primary School, an elementary school for grades PK through 5 with 638 students.
Sorrento Primary School stands out as a high-achieving institution within the highly-rated Ascension Parish school district. The school consistently earns 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and ranks in the 85th to 88th percentile statewide. Its test scores significantly outperform both district and state averages, with 81% proficiency in Mathematics and 86% in English Language Arts. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.9%, well below the state average of 22.5%, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
Perhaps the most compelling finding is that Sorrento Primary School achieves these excellent results despite nearly two-thirds of its students (64.58%) being economically disadvantaged. Grade-by-grade data reveals a clear upward trajectory in test scores, with Mathematics proficiency jumping from 73% in 3rd grade to 88% in 5th grade, and English Language Arts climbing from 75% to 92%. This consistent growth indicates the school actively accelerates student learning. The only area for attention is Social Studies, where the school (67% proficient) falls slightly below the district average (71%), particularly in 3rd grade (56%). Overall, the school's stable performance, low absenteeism, and strong academic growth make it a clear asset to the Sorrento community.
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