Ephesus Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(770) 854-4400
Ephesus Elementary School serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ephesus Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ephesus Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Ephesus Elementary School's student population of 147 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 147 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ephesus Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Ephesus Elementary School is 0.17, 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 | #225 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | 1% | 37% |
| White | 91% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Heard County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Ephesus Elementary School is Woodland High School (7.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bowdon Elementary School (8.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Woodland Woodland High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 294 students10
7.9 miles
24574 Highway 48
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-2315 7.9 7-12 294 - Bowdon Bowdon Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 42%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 656 students10
8.0 miles
223 Kent Ave
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-2161 8 PK-5 656 - Roopville Roopville Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 390 students10
8.1 miles
60 Old Carrollton Rd
Roopville, GA 30170
(770) 854-4421 8.1 PK-5 390 - Woodland Woodland Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 343 students10
8.1 miles
24574 Hwy 48
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-2315 8.1 PK-6 343 - Bowdon Bowdon High School Math: 37% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 423 students10
8.8 miles
504 W College St
Bowdon, GA 30108
(770) 258-5408 8.8 9-12 423
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