Medlock Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Medlock Elementary School served 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 84%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 91%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 300 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 60-64% | 84% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 75-79% | 91% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 22% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 45% | 37% |
| White | 23% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Medlock Elementary School is Druid Hills High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Druid Hills Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Laurel Ridge Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
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1215 Balsam Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6902 1.2 PK-5 473 - Decatur Clairemont Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-3 | 348 students10
1.4 miles
155 Erie Ave
Decatur, GA 30030
(404) 370-4450 1.4 PK-3 348 - Decatur Druid Hills Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 929 students10
1.5 miles
3100 Mount Olive Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-7602 1.5 6-8 929 - Decatur Mclendon Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 421 students10
1.6 miles
3169 Hollywood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 676-5902 1.6 PK-5 421 - Atlanta Druid Hills High School Math: 34% | Reading: 45%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,312 student10
1.7 miles
1798 Haygood Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(678) 874-6302 1.7 9-12 1,312
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