Altamaha Elementary School vs. Appling County Elementary School
Should you attend Altamaha Elementary School or Appling County Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Altamaha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Appling County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Altamaha Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 1,189 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Appling County Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
380 students
1,189 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#588 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#808 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
145
Kindergarten Students
57
167
Grade 1 Students
50
200
Grade 2 Students
59
151
Grade 3 Students
47
155
Grade 4 Students
58
172
Grade 5 Students
59
199
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
23%
% Black
5%
24%
% White
81%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
