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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Due West Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Due West Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #120 out of 2188 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cobb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Due West Elementary School is Harrison High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lost Mountain Middle School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kennesaw Harrison High School Math: 76% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 2,206 students10
1.0 miles
4500 Due West Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8104 1 9-12 2,206 - Kennesaw Lost Mountain Middle School Math: 75% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,092 student10
1.6 miles
700 Old Mountain Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8224 1.6 6-8 1,092 - Kennesaw Bullard Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 832 students10
2.2 miles
3656 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8720 2.2 PK-5 832 - Kennesaw Mcclure Middle School Math: 65% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,227 student10
2.2 miles
3660 Old Stilesboro Rd Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 331-8131 2.2 6-8 1,227 - Kennesaw Pine Mountain Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 620 students10
2.3 miles
2720 Pine Mountain Cir Nw
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(678) 594-8252 2.3 6-8 620
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - jlafl |
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