Mattie Wells Elementary School serves 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mattie Wells Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mattie Wells Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
585 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mattie Wells Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mattie Wells Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1255 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
39%
36%
White
53%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1255 out of 2,168 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Mattie Wells Elementary School?
585 students attend Mattie Wells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mattie Wells Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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
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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