Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School serves the southeastern part of Woodbine, GA, encompassing an area of approximately 89.9 square miles. The typical drive from the farthest edge of the attendance zone to the school is around 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School's ranking?
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School is ranked #324 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School often compared to?
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David L Rainer Elementary School, Kingsland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School?
454 students attend Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School?
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School offer ?
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School part of?
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School is part of Camden County School District.
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