Serving 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Hill 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 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sugar Hill Elementary School's student population of 602 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sugar Hill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Hill Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#1477 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
87%
18%
Black
3%
36%
White
9%
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
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Hill Elementary School is ranked #1477 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sugar Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Sugar Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tadmore Elementary School, Myers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sugar Hill Elementary School?
602 students attend Sugar Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sugar Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Hill Elementary School?
Sugar Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugar Hill Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Hill Elementary School part of?
Sugar Hill Elementary School is part of Hall County School District.
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