Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lamar Reese School Of The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts's student population of 351 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar Reese School Of The Arts is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1575 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
99%
36%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamar Reese School Of The Arts's ranking?
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts is ranked #1575 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Lamar Reese School Of The Arts often compared to?
Lamar Reese School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Lake Park Elementary School, Marietta Center For Advanced Academics by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Lamar Reese School Of The Arts?
351 students attend Lamar Reese School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Lamar Reese School Of The Arts students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar Reese School Of The Arts?
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lamar Reese School Of The Arts offer ?
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamar Reese School Of The Arts part of?
Lamar Reese School Of The Arts is part of Dougherty County School District.
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