Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School
Tel:
(770)536-5295
- Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School serves 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School's student population of 531 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 531 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1927 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 15% |
| Black | 33% | 37% |
| White | 2% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gainesville City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fair Street International Baccalaureate World School is Gainesville High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gainesville Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is New Holland Core Knowledge Academy (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gainesville New Holland Core Knowledge Academy Grades: PK-5 | 1026 students
0.5 miles
170 Barn St
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770)287-1095 0.5 PK-5 1026 - Gainesville Gainesville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1732 students
0.9 miles
1581 Community Way
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770)534-4237 0.9 6-8 1732 - Gainesville Centennial Arts Academy Grades: K-5 | 897 students
1.7 miles
852 Century Pl
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770)287-2044 1.7 K-5 897 - Gainesville Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy Grades: K-5 | 687 students
1.7 miles
1340 Enota Ave Ne
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770)532-7711 1.7 K-5 687 - Gainesville Gainesville High School Grades: 9-12 | 2101 students
1.7 miles
830 Century Pl
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770)536-4441 1.7 9-12 2101
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