Russell Elementary School vs. Shirley Hills Elementary School
Should you attend Russell Elementary School or Shirley Hills 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
Russell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
n/a
Overview
Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell 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 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shirley Hills 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% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
645 students
545 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#496 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
62
Kindergarten Students
104
89
Grade 1 Students
97
90
Grade 2 Students
95
72
Grade 3 Students
88
76
Grade 4 Students
97
79
Grade 5 Students
120
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
9%
% Black
42%
51%
% White
32%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
84%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
