Cross Creek Elementary School
Cross Creek Elementary School serves 861 students in grades 3-4.
Cross Creek Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (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 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Cross Creek Elementary School's student population of 861 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-4 |
| Total Students | 861 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Cross Creek 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 Cross Creek Elementary School is 0.61, 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 | #1104 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 42% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 38% | 37% |
| White | 50% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.69 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Thomas County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cross Creek Elementary School is The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bishop Hall Charter School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Garrison-pilcher Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Thomasville Garrison-pilcher Elementary School Grades: 1-2 | 791 students
0.3 miles
277 Hall Rd
Thomasville, GA 31757
(229) 225-4387 0.3 1-2 791 - Thomasville The Renaissance Center For Academic And Career Development Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 34 students10
0.6 miles
200 N Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-3222 0.6 9-12 34 - Thomasville Thomas County Central High School Math: 29% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,440 student10
1.0 miles
4686 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-5050 1 9-12 1,440 - Thomasville Bishop Hall Charter School Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 216 students10
1.3 miles
220 N Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 227-1397 1.3 8-12 216 - Thomasville Thomas County Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 1,742 student10
1.3 miles
4681 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-4394 1.3 5-8 1,742
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Should students wear uniforms? Learn more about the pros and cons of uniform policies in public schools.
Michelle Rhee's name seems to garner press as often as Education Secretary Arne Duncan, but Rhee has her equal share of critics and supporters. Learn about Rhee's controversial reforms and plans for revolutionizing education in this country.
Is your public school on Facebook? Learn about the positives and disadvantages with getting your district on the most popular destination online.
