Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lamar - Milledge Elementary 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
315 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lamar - Milledge Elementary 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 Lamar - Milledge Elementary School is 0.19, which is less 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
#1829 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
90%
36%
White
7%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamar - Milledge Elementary School's ranking?
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School is ranked #1829 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lamar - Milledge Elementary School often compared to?
Lamar - Milledge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monte Sano Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Lamar - Milledge Elementary School?
315 students attend Lamar - Milledge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Lamar - Milledge Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar - Milledge Elementary School?
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar - Milledge Elementary School offer ?
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lamar - Milledge Elementary School part of?
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School is part of Richmond County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lamar - Milledge Elementary School located?
Lamar - Milledge Elementary School is located in the Harrisburg neighborhood of Augusta, GA.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School/Early Release -12:00pm
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
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