Serving 1,018 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hesse School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,018 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hesse School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hesse School's student population of 1,018 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,018 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hesse School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hesse School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1478 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
29%
18%
Black
21%
36%
White
40%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hesse School's ranking?
Hesse School is ranked #1478 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Hesse School often compared to?
Hesse Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Hesse School?
1,018 students attend Hesse School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hesse School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hesse School?
Hesse School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hesse School offer ?
Hesse School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hesse School part of?
Hesse School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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