Monte Sano Elementary School
Monte Sano Elementary School serves 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Monte Sano 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Monte Sano Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Monte Sano Elementary School's student population of 386 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 386 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Monte Sano Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Monte Sano Elementary School is 0.30, which is less 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 | #1757 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 83% | 37% |
| White | 12% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Monte Sano Elementary School is Academy Of Richmond County High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Murphey Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lamar - Milledge Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Academy Of Richmond County High School Math: 11% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,318 student10
0.7 miles
910 Russell St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7152 0.7 9-12 1,318 - Augusta Lamar - Milledge Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 421 students10
0.7 miles
510 Eve St
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 737-7262 0.7 PK-5 421 - Augusta Performance Learning Center Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 276 students10
1.1 miles
1740 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965 1.1 9-12 276 - Augusta Josey High School Math: 2% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 520 students10
1.3 miles
1701 15th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7360 1.3 9-12 520 - Augusta Murphey Middle School Math: 5% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 694 students10
1.5 miles
1701 15th St
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-7360 1.5 6-8 694
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