Mcbean Elementary School

1165 Hephzibah Mcbean Rd
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcbean Elementary School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcbean Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Mcbean Elementary School's student population of 371 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Mcbean Elementary School 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 Mcbean Elementary School is 0.59, 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)
#1178 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mcbean Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcbean Elementary School 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.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcbean Elementary School 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.
11-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mcbean Elementary School 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
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mcbean Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mcbean Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mcbean Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mcbean Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mcbean Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcbean Elementary School 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
98%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mcbean Elementary School 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)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mcbean Elementary School 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 Mcbean Elementary School's ranking?
Mcbean Elementary School is ranked #1178 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mcbean Elementary School?
371 students attend Mcbean Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mcbean Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcbean Elementary School?
Mcbean Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcbean Elementary School offer ?
Mcbean Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcbean Elementary School part of?
Mcbean Elementary School is part of Richmond County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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