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Bob Mathis Elementary School

3505 Boring Rd
Decatur, GA 30034

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Bob Mathis Elementary School serves 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Bob Mathis 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 380 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bob Mathis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Bob Mathis Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

380 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Bob Mathis Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Bob Mathis Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (GA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1886 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

11-19%

39%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

17%

Black

93%

36%

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White

n/a

38%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.70

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Dekalb County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bob Mathis Elementary School's ranking?

Bob Mathis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).

How many students attend Bob Mathis Elementary School?

380 students attend Bob Mathis Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Bob Mathis Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bob Mathis Elementary School?

Bob Mathis Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Bob Mathis Elementary School offer ?

Bob Mathis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Bob Mathis Elementary School part of?

Bob Mathis Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 380 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education