Greer Elementary School
Greer Elementary School serves 761 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Greer Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (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% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Greer 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 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Greer Elementary School's student population of 761 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 761 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
Greer 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 Greer Elementary School is 0.59, 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 | #376 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 28% | 37% |
| White | 57% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glynn County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Greer Elementary School is Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate (2.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Needwood Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brunswick Needwood Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 686 students10
0.0 miles
669 Harry Driggers Blvd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 261-4488 0 6-8 686 - Brunswick Morningstar Treatment Services- Inc. Youth Estate Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 43 students10
2.8 miles
1 Youth Estate Dr. Highway 99
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 267-3700 2.8 6-12 43 - Brunswick Golden Isles Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 734 students10
3.3 miles
1350 Cate Rd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-6822 3.3 PK-5 734 - Brunswick Glyndale Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 25%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 705 students10
4.3 miles
1785 Old Jesup Rd
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-8740 4.3 PK-5 705 - Brunswick Altama Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 536 students10
4.5 miles
5505 Altama Ave
Brunswick, GA 31525
(912) 264-3563 4.5 PK-5 536
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