Shirley Hills Elementary School vs. Lake Joy Primary School
Should you attend Shirley Hills Elementary School or Lake Joy Primary 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
Top Rankings
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Lake Joy Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Lake Joy Primary School serves 666 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher 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 64% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-2
Total Students
545 students
666 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
62
110
Kindergarten Students
89
176
Grade 1 Students
90
192
Grade 2 Students
72
188
Grade 3 Students
76
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Grade 4 Students
79
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Grade 5 Students
77
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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11%
% Hispanic
9%
13%
% Black
51%
27%
% White
32%
39%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
