Bernd Elementary School
Bernd Elementary School serves 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Bernd 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 24% (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 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
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 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bernd Elementary School's student population of 445 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 445 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bernd 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 Bernd Elementary School is 0.22, 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 | #1740 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) | 24% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 88% | 37% |
| White | 6% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bibb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Macon Macon Regional Youth Detention Center Alternative School Grades: 7-11 | 8 students
1.1 miles
4164 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(912) 751-3400 1.1 7-11 8 - Macon Macon Youth Development Campus Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 8-12 | 29 students10
1.1 miles
4160 Riggins Mill Rd
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 751-3432 1.1 8-12 29 - Macon Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School Math: 9% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 720 students10
3.6 miles
1307 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2100 3.6 PK-5 720 - Macon Appling Middle School Math: 8% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 559 students10
3.7 miles
1210 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
(478) 779-2200 3.7 6-8 559 - Macon Burdell Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 16%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 511 students10
3.7 miles
972 Fort Hill St
Macon, GA 31217
(478) 779-2937 3.7 PK-5 511
School Reviews
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