Lamar Reese School Of The Arts

1215 Lily Pond Rd
Albany, GA 31701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lamar Reese School Of The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lamar Reese School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Lamar Reese School Of The Arts's student population of 354 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Lamar Reese School Of The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar Reese School Of The Arts is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1648 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lamar Reese School Of The Arts, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lamar Reese School Of The Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lamar Reese School Of The Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lamar Reese School Of The Arts and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
98%
36%
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White
2%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Lamar Reese School Of The Arts and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lamar Reese School Of The Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lamar Reese School Of The Arts and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lamar Reese School Of The Arts's ranking?
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts is ranked #1648 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lamar Reese School Of The Arts often compared to?
Lamar Reese School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Park Elementary School, Esther F. Garrison School For The Arts, Marietta Center For Advanced Academics by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lamar Reese School Of The Arts?
354 students attend Lamar Reese School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lamar Reese School Of The Arts students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar Reese School Of The Arts?
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar Reese School Of The Arts offer ?
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lamar Reese School Of The Arts part of?
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts is part of Dougherty County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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