Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Lee Clark Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#186 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
18%
36%
White
54%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Lee Clark Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is ranked #186 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mary Lee Clark Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Lee Clark Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sugarmill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mary Lee Clark Elementary School?
444 students attend Mary Lee Clark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mary Lee Clark Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Lee Clark Elementary School?
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Lee Clark Elementary School offer ?
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Lee Clark Elementary School part of?
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is part of Camden County School District.
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