Edgewood Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Edgewood Elementary School served 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 83%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 93%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 345 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 70-74% | 83% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 90-94% | 93% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 68% | 37% |
| White | 22% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Muscogee County School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Edgewood Elementary School is Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Rothschild Leadership Academy School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Rothschild Leadership Academy School Math: 7% | Reading: 10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 529 students10
1.1 miles
1136 Hunt Ave
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3709 1.1 6-8 529 - Columbus Rainey Mccullers School Of The Arts Math: 38% | Reading: 61%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-10 | 310 students10
1.2 miles
1700 Midtown Dr
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 748-3360 1.2 6-10 310 - Columbus Lonnie Jackson Academy Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 489 students10
1.3 miles
4601 Buena Vista Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 565-3039 1.3 PK-5 489 - Columbus Richards Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 698 students10
1.3 miles
2892 Edgewood Rd
Columbus, GA 31906
(706) 569-3697 1.3 6-8 698 - Columbus Gentian Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 444 students10
1.4 miles
4201 Primrose Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706) 569-3625 1.4 K-5 444
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