Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School

9858 N Highway 27
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School's student population of 660 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
660 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1161 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
2%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School's ranking?
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School is ranked #1161 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School often compared to?
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chickamauga Elementary School, Rock Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School?
660 students attend Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School?
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School offer ?
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School part of?
Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School is part of Walker County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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