Vickery Creek Elementary School

6280 Post Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 1,282 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vickery Creek 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 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 5% in GA
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vickery Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Vickery Creek Elementary School's student population of 1,282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,282 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
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School Rankings

Vickery Creek 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 Vickery Creek Elementary School is 0.58, 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
This School
State Level (GA)
#105 out of 2168 schools
(Top 5%)
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71%
36%
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63%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vickery Creek 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
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
28%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
18%
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Black
3%
36%
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White
58%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.58
This chart display the diversity score of Vickery Creek 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
4%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Vickery Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Vickery Creek Elementary School is ranked #105 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Vickery Creek Elementary School?
1,282 students attend Vickery Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Vickery Creek Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vickery Creek Elementary School?
Vickery Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vickery Creek Elementary School offer ?
Vickery Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vickery Creek Elementary School part of?
Vickery Creek Elementary School is part of Forsyth County School District.

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Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 01, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,282 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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