Heritage Elementary School
Tel:
(478) 779-4715
Heritage Elementary School serves 765 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (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 34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Heritage 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 bottom 50%) 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 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Heritage Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Heritage Elementary School's student population of 765 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 765 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Heritage 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 Heritage Elementary School is 0.50, 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 | #1048 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 42% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 3% | 4% |
Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
Black | 68% | 37% |
White | 19% | 40% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.69 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 56% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 6% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Bibb County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Heritage Elementary School is Westside High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Weaver Middle School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Macon Weaver Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 914 students
1.5 miles
2570 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-4630 1.5 6-8 914 - Macon Union Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 505 students
2.1 miles
4831 Mamie Carter Dr
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 773-2629 2.1 PK-5 505 - Macon Westside High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,137 student
2.1 miles
2851 Heath Rd
Macon, GA 31206
(478) 779-3800 2.1 9-12 1,137 - Macon Carter Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 468 students
2.4 miles
5910 Zebulon Rd
Macon, GA 31210
(478) 779-3350 2.4 PK-5 468 - Macon Riley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 349 students
3.8 miles
3522 Greenbriar Rd
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 779-2064 3.8 PK-5 349
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