Marshpoint Elementary School

135 Whitemarsh Island Rd
Savannah, GA 31410
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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8/
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Top 30%
Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marshpoint Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 603 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30% in GA
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : Marshpoint Elementary School serves the eastern part of Savannah, GA, covering an area of approximately 39.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marshpoint Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Marshpoint Elementary School's student population of 603 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Marshpoint Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshpoint Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#507 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

56%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
8%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Black
22%
36%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

White
59%
34%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
41%
0.60

Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
16.9%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
63%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marshpoint Elementary School's ranking?
Marshpoint Elementary School is ranked #507 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Marshpoint Elementary School often compared to?
Marshpoint Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like May Howard Elementary School, Tybee Island Maritime Academy School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Marshpoint Elementary School?
603 students attend Marshpoint Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Marshpoint Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshpoint Elementary School?
Marshpoint Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marshpoint Elementary School offer ?
Marshpoint Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshpoint Elementary School part of?
Marshpoint Elementary School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : Marshpoint Elementary School serves the eastern part of Savannah, GA, covering an area of approximately 39.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 10 to 12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.8 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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