Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blandy Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 38% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)22%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
56%
36%
White
34%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
How many students attend Blandy Hills Elementary School?
675 students attend Blandy Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Blandy Hills Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 4% 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 Blandy Hills Elementary School?
Blandy Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Blandy Hills Elementary School offer ?
Blandy Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Blandy Hills Elementary School part of?
Blandy Hills Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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