Serving 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mattie Wells Elementary School 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 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 54% 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: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mattie Wells Elementary School serves the southern part of Macon, GA, covering an attendance area of approximately 21.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 4.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mattie Wells Elementary School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
584 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mattie Wells Elementary School 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 Mattie Wells 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1437 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
44%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
4%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 20-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 Mattie Wells Elementary School's ranking?
Mattie Wells Elementary School is ranked #1437 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mattie Wells Elementary School?
584 students attend Mattie Wells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Mattie Wells Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mattie Wells Elementary School?
Mattie Wells Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mattie Wells Elementary School offer ?
Mattie Wells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mattie Wells Elementary School part of?
Mattie Wells Elementary School is part of Jones County School District.
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