Due West Elementary School
Due West Elementary School serves 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Due West Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Due West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Due West Elementary School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Calendar
View the Due West Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of School - Early Release
May 25, 2022 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 01, 2022 (Monday)
Fall Break
September 26, 2022 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 03, 2023 (Monday)
School Rankings
Due West Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,196 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Due West Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#136 out of 2196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
10%
37%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 8/11/2011
This is a small school with a seasoned staff that really cares about the students. The grounds and building have recently been updated. The PTA is very active and the school welcomes parents and families to join. They have wonderful enrichment and after-school activities.
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