Gum Springs Elementary School vs. West Jackson Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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West Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,181 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 1,258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,181 students
1,258 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#523 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
81
96
Kindergarten Students
153
168
Grade 1 Students
207
200
Grade 2 Students
195
184
Grade 3 Students
170
210
Grade 4 Students
176
202
Grade 5 Students
199
198
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
24%
% Black
6%
10%
% White
75%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
