Medlock Elementary School serves 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 91%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
91%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
45%
36%
White
23%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% GA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 91% GA state average).
How many students attend Medlock Elementary School?
300 students attend Medlock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Medlock Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Medlock Elementary School?
Medlock Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Medlock Elementary School offer ?
Medlock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Medlock Elementary School part of?
Medlock Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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