Harbins Elementary School
Harbins Elementary School serves 1,261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Harbins 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 64% (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 58% (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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Harbins 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%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Harbins Elementary School's student population of 1,261 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,261 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 82 teachers |
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School Comparison
Harbins 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 Harbins Elementary School is 0.67, 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 | #284 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 15% |
| Black | 30% | 37% |
| White | 47% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gwinnett County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Harbins Elementary School is Archer High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dacula Middle School (4.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alcova Elementary School (3.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dacula Alcova Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 37%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,364 student10
3.0 miles
770 Ewing Chapel Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(678) 376-8500 3 PK-5 1,364 - Lawrenceville Archer High School Math: 49% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,716 students10
3.0 miles
2255 New Hope Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(678) 407-7700 3 9-12 2,716 - Dacula Dacula Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,644 student10
4.0 miles
137 Dacula Rd
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-1110 4 6-8 1,644 - Lawrenceville Lovin Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 909 students10
4.0 miles
1705 New Hope Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(678) 518-6940 4 PK-5 909 - Dacula Dacula High School Math: 54% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,121 students10
4.1 miles
123 Broad St
Dacula, GA 30019
(770) 963-6664 4.1 9-12 2,121
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