The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 81% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90% (which was equal to the Georgia state average of 90%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students (09-10)
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)81%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90%
90%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
11%
Black
(09-10)47%
37%
White
(09-10)50%
45%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
54%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% GA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 90% GA state average).
How many students attend Mattie Wells Elementary School?
337 students attend Mattie Wells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mattie Wells Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Mattie Wells Elementary School offer ?
Mattie Wells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
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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