Mimosa Elementary School serves 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mimosa Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (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 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 710 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mimosa Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Mimosa Elementary School's student population of 710 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
710 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mimosa 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 Mimosa Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#1917 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
79%
18%
Black
16%
36%
White
2%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Mimosa Elementary School's ranking?
Mimosa Elementary School is ranked #1917 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Mimosa Elementary School?
710 students attend Mimosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mimosa Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mimosa Elementary School?
Mimosa Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mimosa Elementary School offer ?
Mimosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mimosa Elementary School part of?
Mimosa Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of First Semester
December 15, 2023 (Friday)
New Year's Day (Schools Closed)
January 01, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of Second Semester
January 03, 2024 (Wednesday)
M.L. King, Jr Holiday (Schools Closed)
January 15, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (Schools Closed)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
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