May Howard Elementary School vs. Jacob G. Smith Elementary School
Should you attend May Howard Elementary School or Jacob G. Smith 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
May Howard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, May Howard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jacob G. Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
565 students
468 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#299 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
67
28
Kindergarten Students
82
67
Grade 1 Students
82
79
Grade 2 Students
89
83
Grade 3 Students
95
75
Grade 4 Students
70
72
Grade 5 Students
80
64
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
6%
45%
% White
74%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
