Gum Springs Elementary School vs. Jefferson Academy
Should you attend Gum Springs Elementary School or Jefferson Academy? 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
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Jefferson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,122 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gum Springs 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 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 931 students in grades 3-5, Jefferson Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
3-5
Total Students
1,122 students
931 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#102 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
75
-
Kindergarten Students
179
-
Grade 1 Students
185
-
Grade 2 Students
162
-
Grade 3 Students
160
308
Grade 4 Students
185
319
Grade 5 Students
176
304
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
76%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
