Hollis Hand Elementary School
Hollis Hand Elementary School serves 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hollis Hand 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 59% (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 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Hollis Hand 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%)
School Overview
Hollis Hand Elementary School's student population of 602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 602 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hollis Hand 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 Hollis Hand Elementary School is 0.59, 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 | #376 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 15% |
| Black | 23% | 37% |
| White | 59% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Troup County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hollis Hand Elementary School is Lagrange High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bradfield Center - Ault Academy (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ethel W. Kight Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lagrange Lagrange High School Math: 41% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,208 student10
1.1 miles
516 N Greenwood St
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1590 1.1 9-12 1,208 - Lagrange Ethel W. Kight Elementary School Math: 25% | Reading: 18%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 620 students10
1.8 miles
75 Gordon Rd
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 812-7943 1.8 PK-5 620 - Lagrange Franklin Forest Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 30%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 769 students10
1.8 miles
1 Scholar Ln
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 845-7556 1.8 PK-5 769 - Lagrange Berta Weathersbee Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 335 students10
2.1 miles
1200 Forrest Ave
Lagrange, GA 30240
(706) 883-1570 2.1 PK-5 335 - Lagrange Bradfield Center - Ault Academy Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-11 | 34 students10
2.3 miles
1022 E Depot St
Lagrange, GA 30241
(706) 884-1717 2.3 6-11 34
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