Mckendree Elementary School
Mckendree Elementary School serves 1,118 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mckendree Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (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 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mckendree Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Mckendree Elementary School's student population of 1,118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,118 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 76 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mckendree Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Mckendree Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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 | #845 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 15% |
| Black | 37% | 37% |
| White | 17% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gwinnett County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mckendree Elementary School is Discovery High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Creekland Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Benefield Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawrenceville Discovery High School Math: 24% | Reading: 44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,694 students10
1.6 miles
1335 Old Norcross Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(678) 226-4250 1.6 9-12 2,694 - Lawrenceville Phoenix High School Alternative School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 499 students10
1.6 miles
501 W Pike St
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(770) 513-6862 1.6 9-12 499 - Lawrenceville Benefield Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,304 student10
1.7 miles
1221 Old Norcross Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 962-3771 1.7 PK-5 1,304 - Lawrenceville Jackson Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 1,581 student10
1.9 miles
1970 Sever Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 682-4200 1.9 PK-5 1,581 - Lawrenceville Creekland Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 2,097 students10
2.1 miles
170 Russell Rd
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
(770) 338-4700 2.1 6-8 2,097
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