Hal Hutchens Elementary School
Hal Hutchens Elementary School serves 721 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hal Hutchens Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (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 43% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Hal Hutchens Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hal Hutchens Elementary School's student population of 721 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 721 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hal Hutchens Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Hal Hutchens Elementary School is 0.65, 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 | #730 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 15% |
| Black | 33% | 37% |
| White | 48% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paulding County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hal Hutchens Elementary School is New Manchester High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is J. A. Dobbins Middle School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bessie L. Baggett Elementary School (2.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Douglasville New Manchester High School Math: 22% | Reading: 33%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,630 student10
2.3 miles
4925 Highway 92/166
Douglasville, GA 30135
(770) 651-2700 2.3 9-12 1,630 - Powder Springs Bessie L. Baggett Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 635 students10
2.4 miles
948 Williams Lake Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(678) 460-1570 2.4 PK-5 635 - Powder Springs J. A. Dobbins Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 33%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 673 students10
2.5 miles
637 Williams Lake Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127
(770) 443-4835 2.5 6-8 673 - Douglasville North Douglas Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 643 students10
2.9 miles
1630 Dorris Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 651-4800 2.9 PK-5 643 - Douglasville Irma C. Austin Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 36%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 927 students10
3.1 miles
3490 Ridge Rd
Douglasville, GA 30134
(770) 942-0316 3.1 6-8 927
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