Avery Elementary School
Avery Elementary School serves 1,024 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Avery Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Avery Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Avery Elementary School's student population of 1,024 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,024 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Avery Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Avery Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #178 out of 2188 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 4% | 37% |
| White | 82% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cherokee County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Avery Elementary School is Sequoyah High School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dean Rusk Middle School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Indian Knoll Elementary School (3.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Canton Indian Knoll Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 976 students10
3.3 miles
3635 Univeter Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-6600 3.3 PK-5 976 - Canton Dean Rusk Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,520 student10
3.5 miles
2761 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 704-1135 3.5 6-8 1,520 - Canton Sequoyah High School Math: 55% | Reading: 64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,938 student10
3.6 miles
4485 Hickory Rd
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 721-3200 3.6 9-12 1,938 - Canton Macedonia Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 60%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 815 students10
3.7 miles
10370 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 479-3429 3.7 PK-5 815 - Canton Hickory Flat Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 533 students10
3.8 miles
2755 E Cherokee Dr
Canton, GA 30115
(770) 345-6841 3.8 PK-5 533
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