Pine Grove Elementary School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(229) 245-2297
Pine Grove Elementary School serves 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Pine Grove Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (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 53% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Pine Grove Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pine Grove Elementary School's student population of 777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 777 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pine Grove Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Pine Grove Elementary School is 0.64, 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 | #363 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 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 | 13% | 15% |
| Black | 23% | 37% |
| White | 54% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lowndes County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pine Grove Elementary School is Valdosta High School (5.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pine Grove Middle School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdosta Pine Grove Middle School Math: 61% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 764 students10
1.1 miles
4159 River Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-3234 1.1 6-8 764 - Valdosta Sallas Mahone Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,155 student10
4.8 miles
3686 Lake Laurie Dr
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 333-8530 4.8 PK-5 1,155 - Valdosta Dewar Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 745 students10
5.1 miles
3539 Mount Zion Church Rd
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 219-1370 5.1 PK-5 745 - Valdosta Valdosta High School Math: 29% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,117 students10
5.3 miles
3101 N Forrest St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8540 5.3 9-12 2,117 - Hahira Hahira Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 811 students10
5.9 miles
350 Claudia Dr
Hahira, GA 31632
(229) 316-8600 5.9 PK-5 811
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