Northwest Elementary School
Northwest Elementary School serves 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Northwest 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 bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (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 35% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Northwest Elementary School's student population of 589 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 589 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Northwest 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 Northwest Elementary School is 0.34, 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 | #927 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 4% |
Hispanic | 19% | 15% |
Black | n/a | 37% |
White | 79% | 40% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.69 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 56% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Murray County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Northwest Elementary School is Pleasant Valley Innovative School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Woodlawn Elementary School (3.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chatsworth Woodlawn Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 664 students10
3.8 miles
4580 Highway 225 N
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 517-5213 3.8 PK-6 664 - Eton Eton Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 616 students10
4.2 miles
829 Highway 286
Eton, GA 30724
(706) 695-3207 4.2 PK-6 616 - Chatsworth Pleasant Valley Innovative School Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 72 students10
4.2 miles
273 Harris St.
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 517-5355 4.2 8-12 72 - Chatsworth North Murray High School Math: 28% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,013 student10
4.3 miles
2662 Mount Carmel Church Rd
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 695-7760 4.3 9-12 1,013 - Dalton Beaverdale Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 378 students10
5.9 miles
1350 Prater Mill Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 275-4414 5.9 PK-5 378
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