Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wauka Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wauka Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wauka Mountain Elementary School's student population of 558 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wauka Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wauka Mountain Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#631 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
1%
36%
White
87%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wauka Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Wauka Mountain Elementary School is ranked #631 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Wauka Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Wauka Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Vernon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Wauka Mountain Elementary School?
558 students attend Wauka Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Wauka Mountain Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wauka Mountain Elementary School?
Wauka Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wauka Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Wauka Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wauka Mountain Elementary School part of?
Wauka Mountain Elementary School is part of Hall County School District.
School Reviews
2 3/17/2016
The teachers has select few that they will help and those kids are kids that come from families with money.
The teachers doesn't want to help children that ask and don't understand the work specially if you are in the lower income group.
And when it comes to bullying I as a parent went to teachers and principals about issues my Daugther was having with other students and nothing is ever don't about it.
The classrooms are overly full.
The teachers hearts aren't in teaching they could careless how the child is doing. Its really sad to see that. Even some teachers make comments that a child isn't gonna make something of themselves and better get use to asking do you want fries with that. No child should hear that from a teacher period..
2 2/25/2011
It has always been a good school until this past year when the principal decided to convert to a charter school. Now the students are all behind and the parents are mad.
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