Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mission Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mission Road Elementary School serves the southern part of Cartersville, GA, covering an area of approximately 16.5 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the nearest boundary and up to 5.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mission Road Elementary School's student population of 598 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
598 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mission Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mission Road Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#737 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mission Road Elementary School's ranking?
Mission Road Elementary School is ranked #737 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mission Road Elementary School often compared to?
Mission Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Euharlee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mission Road Elementary School?
598 students attend Mission Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Mission Road Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mission Road Elementary School?
Mission Road Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mission Road Elementary School offer ?
Mission Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mission Road Elementary School part of?
Mission Road Elementary School is part of Bartow County School District.
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