Serving 652 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugarmill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 652 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugarmill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sugarmill Elementary School's student population of 652 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
652 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sugarmill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugarmill Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#185 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
17%
36%
White
59%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugarmill Elementary School's ranking?
Sugarmill Elementary School is ranked #185 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sugarmill Elementary School often compared to?
Sugarmill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Lee Clark Elementary School, Crooked River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sugarmill Elementary School?
652 students attend Sugarmill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sugarmill Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugarmill Elementary School?
Sugarmill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugarmill Elementary School offer ?
Sugarmill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sugarmill Elementary School part of?
Sugarmill Elementary School is part of Camden County School District.
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