Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)

2696 Tesnatee Gap Valley Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) 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 50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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 10% 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: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)'s student population of 522 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
522 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) 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 Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (GA)
#427 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
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50%
36%
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46%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
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Black
1%
36%
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White
90%
37%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)'s ranking?
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) is ranked #427 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)?
522 students attend Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)?
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) offer ?
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) part of?
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate) is part of White County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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