North Jackson Elementary School vs. Gum Springs Elementary School
Should you attend North Jackson Elementary School or Gum Springs 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
North Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Jackson 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 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
764 students
1,181 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#608 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
78
81
Kindergarten Students
114
153
Grade 1 Students
116
207
Grade 2 Students
112
195
Grade 3 Students
115
170
Grade 4 Students
125
176
Grade 5 Students
104
199
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
29%
11%
% Black
16%
6%
% White
46%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
