Woodward Mill Elementary School

2020 Buford Dr
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 987 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Woodward Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woodward Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Woodward Mill Elementary School's student population of 987 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
987 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
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School Rankings

Woodward Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodward Mill Elementary School is 0.76, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#221 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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58%
36%
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54%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Woodward Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
13%
5%
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Hispanic
33%
18%
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Black
21%
36%
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White
28%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
This chart display the diversity score of Woodward Mill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Woodward Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woodward Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Woodward Mill Elementary School is ranked #221 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Woodward Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Woodward Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dyer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Woodward Mill Elementary School?
987 students attend Woodward Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Woodward Mill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodward Mill Elementary School?
Woodward Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodward Mill Elementary School offer ?
Woodward Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Woodward Mill Elementary School part of?
Woodward Mill Elementary School is part of Gwinnett County School District.

School Reviews

5   4/27/2020
The teachers are super nice and amazing! It is a real connection between students and teachers.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alicia
5   2/13/2014
this is the best school ever nice kids and nice teachers
- Posted by Student/Alumni - lucy

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 987 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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