Serving 28 students in grades 6-12, The Foundry 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The Foundry's student population of 28 students has grown by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
The Foundry ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Foundry is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2129 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Hispanic
54%
20%
Black
14%
36%
White
32%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
84.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Foundry's ranking?
The Foundry is ranked #2129 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Foundry?
The graduation rate of The Foundry is 60-79%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84.4%.
How many students attend The Foundry?
28 students attend The Foundry.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of The Foundry students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, and 14% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Foundry?
The Foundry has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Foundry offer ?
The Foundry offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Foundry part of?
The Foundry is part of Hall County School District.
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