The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 90%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
90%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
11%
Black
(09-10)86%
37%
White
(09-10)8%
45%
Hawaiian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
91%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% GA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 90% GA state average).
How many students attend Benning Hills Elementary School?
223 students attend Benning Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Benning Hills Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Benning Hills Elementary School offer ?
Benning Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Benning Hills Elementary School part of?
Benning Hills Elementary School is part of Muscogee County School District.
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