Garrison Mill Elementary School
Garrison Mill Elementary School serves 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Garrison Mill Elementary School placed in the top 5% 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 76% (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
Garrison Mill 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
Garrison Mill Elementary School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Calendar
View the Garrison Mill 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
Garrison Mill Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Garrison Mill 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
#103 out of 2196 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
8%
37%
White
74%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 4/6/2019
I have been surprised by the high quality of teachers at Garrison Mill. We have zero complaints and feel unbelievable lucky to have had our daughter attend this school.
5 1/17/2018
This is a great school. I have experienced good relationships between teachers and parents.The school has done wonders for by special needs children.There is a great variety of clubs after school.Surprised at the negative reviews here. Many parents move to this area for the school.
5 8/2/2017
Scores speak for themselves
2 6/10/2017
I had other children go through this school years ago. I enrolled my youngest, this will be our last year attending here and I'm glad.
2 2/26/2016
26 students in my son's 3rd grade class. 25 in my daughter's 4th grade class. The school is not STEM certified and does not teach a foreign language.
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