Barksdale Elementary School
Barksdale Elementary School serves 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Barksdale Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (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 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Barksdale Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Barksdale Elementary School's student population of 584 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 584 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Barksdale Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Barksdale Elementary School is 0.62, 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 | #592 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 52% | 37% |
| White | 32% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockdale County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Barksdale Elementary School is Salem High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Veterans Memorial Middle School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Honey Creek Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Conyers Honey Creek Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 610 students10
2.0 miles
700 Honey Creek Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5706 2 PK-5 610 - Covington Oak Hill Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 672 students10
2.9 miles
6243 Highway 212
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6906 2.9 PK-5 672 - Conyers Salem High School Math: 17% | Reading: 27%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,148 student10
3.0 miles
3551 Underwood Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 929-0176 3 9-12 1,148 - Covington West Newton Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 731 students10
3.0 miles
13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6472 3 PK-5 731 - Covington Veterans Memorial Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 703 students10
3.1 miles
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893 3.1 6-8 703
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