Harmony Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 10%10
Tel:
(770) 945-7272
Harmony Elementary School serves 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Harmony Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (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 61% (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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Harmony Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Harmony Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 537 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Harmony Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Harmony Elementary School is 0.68, 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 | #203 out of 2188 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 13% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 15% |
| Black | 16% | 37% |
| White | 50% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 Harmony Elementary School is Buford High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Buford Middle School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Patrick Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Buford Patrick Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 749 students10
1.2 miles
2707 Kilgore Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 765-5260 1.2 PK-5 749 - Buford Buford Academy Math: 71% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 2-5 | 1,493 student10
2.3 miles
2705 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 482-6960 2.3 2-5 1,493 - Buford Buford Middle School Math: 76% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,124 student10
2.3 miles
2700 Robert Bell Pkwy
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 904-3690 2.3 6-8 1,124 - Buford Jones Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 960 students10
2.3 miles
3575 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 904-5450 2.3 6-8 960 - Buford Buford Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 765 students
2.4 miles
2500 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5248 2.4 PK-1 765
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