Bernd Elementary School
- Bernd Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Bernd Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Bernd Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 411 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bernd Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bernd Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1771 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 90% | 37% |
| White | 8% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bibb County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Bernd Elementary School is Macon Regional Youth Detention Center (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School (3.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Macon Macon Regional Youth Detention Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-9 | 4 students
1.1 miles
4164 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(912)751-3400 1.1 7-9 4 - Macon Macon Youth Development Campus Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 28 students
1.1 miles
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478)751-3432 1.1 7-12 28 - Macon Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 738 students
3.6 miles
1307 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478)779-2100 3.6 PK-5 738 - Macon Appling Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 583 students
3.7 miles
1210 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478)779-2200 3.7 6-8 583 - Macon Burdell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 495 students
3.7 miles
972 Fort Hill St
Macon, GA 31217
(478)779-2937 3.7 PK-5 495
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