Serving 786 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Park Elementary School's student population of 786 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
786 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Park Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#77 out of 2168 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
6%
36%
White
75%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Park Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Park Elementary School is ranked #77 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mountain Park Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fulton Of Science And Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Park Elementary School?
786 students attend Mountain Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mountain Park Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Park Elementary School?
Mountain Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain Park Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mountain Park Elementary School part of?
Mountain Park Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of Second Semester
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Memorial Day (Schools Closed)
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of School
August 05, 2024 (Monday)
Labor Day (Schools Closed)
September 02, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break (Schools Closed)
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
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