Center Elementary School
Center Elementary School serves 555 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Center Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Center Elementary School's student population of 555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 555 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Center Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Center Elementary School is 0.58, 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 | #781 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 56% | 37% |
| White | 32% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ware County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Center Elementary School is Ware County High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ware County Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wacona Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waycross Wacona Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 988 students10
1.6 miles
3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362 1.6 PK-5 988 - Waycross Ware County Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 794 students10
1.6 miles
2301 Cherokee St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2341 1.6 6-8 794 - Waycross Waycross Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 578 students10
1.7 miles
700 Central Ave
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2333 1.7 6-8 578 - Waycross Williams Heights Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 456 students10
1.7 miles
705 Dewey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2399 1.7 K-5 456 - Waycross Ware County High School Math: 47% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,548 student10
2.4 miles
700 Victory Dr
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2351 2.4 9-12 1,548
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