Matt Elementary School
Matt Elementary School serves 1,178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Matt Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (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 57% (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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Matt 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 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Matt Elementary School's student population of 1,178 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,178 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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School Comparison
Matt 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 Matt Elementary School is 0.34, 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 | #264 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 15% |
| Black | 2% | 37% |
| White | 80% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Forsyth County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Matt Elementary School is West Forsyth High School (5.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Liberty Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cumming Liberty Middle School Math: 67% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,097 student10
0.0 miles
7465 Wallace Tatum Rd
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-4889 0 6-8 1,097 - Cumming Sawnee Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 1,404 student10
3.8 miles
1616 Canton Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-6161 3.8 PK-5 1,404 - Cumming West Forsyth High School Math: 69% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,695 students10
5.6 miles
4155 Drew Rd
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 888-3470 5.6 9-12 2,695 - Cumming North Forsyth High School Math: 60% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,489 students10
5.7 miles
3635 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 781-6637 5.7 9-12 2,489 - Cumming Coal Mountain Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 725 students10
5.8 miles
3455 Coal Mountain Dr
Cumming, GA 30028
(770) 887-7705 5.8 PK-5 725
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