Ben Hill Elementary School
Ben Hill Elementary School serves 790 students in grades 3-5.
Ben Hill Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ben Hill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ben Hill Elementary School's student population of 790 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 790 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ben Hill Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Ben Hill Elementary School is 0.64, 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 | #1794 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 15% |
| Black | 42% | 37% |
| White | 41% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ben Hill County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ben Hill Elementary School is Fitzgerald High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ben Hill County Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ben Hill County Primary School (1.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fitzgerald Ben Hill County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 881 students
1.5 miles
221 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5592 1.5 PK-2 881 - Fitzgerald Ben Hill County Middle School Math: 25% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 675 students10
1.9 miles
134 Jc Hunter Rd
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5578 1.9 6-8 675 - Fitzgerald Fitzgerald High School Math: 19% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 829 students10
2.2 miles
601 W Cypress St
Fitzgerald, GA 31750
(229) 409-5530 2.2 9-12 829 - Ocilla Irwin County Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 37%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 877 students10
10.6 miles
521 Lax Hwy
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9476 10.6 PK-5 877 - Ocilla Irwin County High School Math: 29% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 479 students10
10.9 miles
149 Chieftain Cir
Ocilla, GA 31774
(229) 468-9421 10.9 9-12 479
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