Heard Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(706) 675-3687
Heard Elementary School serves 697 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Heard Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 48% (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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Heard Elementary School's student population of 697 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 697 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Heard Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Heard Elementary School is 0.33, 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 | #575 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 8% | 37% |
| White | 81% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Heard County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Heard Elementary School is Heard County High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Heard County Middle School (2.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Franklin Heard County High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 618 students10
2.6 miles
545 Main St
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-3656 2.6 9-12 618 - Franklin Heard County Middle School Math: 74% | Reading: 59%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 462 students10
2.7 miles
269 Old Field Rd
Franklin, GA 30217
(706) 675-9247 2.7 6-8 462 - Franklin Centralhatchee Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 192 students10
4.8 miles
315 Centralhatchee Pkwy
Franklin, GA 30217
(770) 854-4002 4.8 PK-5 192 - Roopville Roopville Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 390 students10
11.5 miles
60 Old Carrollton Rd
Roopville, GA 30170
(770) 854-4421 11.5 PK-5 390 - Newnan Western Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 433 students10
11.9 miles
1730 Welcome Rd
Newnan, GA 30263
(770) 254-2790 11.9 PK-5 433
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