Brumby Elementary School
Tel:
(770)916-7070
- Brumby Elementary School serves 968 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (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 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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
Brumby Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Brumby Elementary School's student population of 968 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 80 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 968 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 80 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Brumby Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Brumby Elementary School is 0.62, which is more 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 | #1570 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 28% | 15% |
| Black | 54% | 37% |
| White | 8% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cobb County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Brumby Elementary School is Wheeler High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is East Cobb Middle School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sope Creek Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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Marietta, GA 30067
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Marietta, GA 30068
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2420 Spring Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678)842-6800 2.6 PK-5 442
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