Gum Springs Elementary School vs. Jefferson Academy
Should I attend Gum Springs Elementary School or Jefferson Academy? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Jefferson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,051 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gum Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 910 students in grades 3-5, Jefferson Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
3-5
Total Students
1,051 students
910 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#73 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
65
-
Kindergarten Students
172
-
Grade 1 Students
145
-
Grade 2 Students
149
-
Grade 3 Students
162
295
Grade 4 Students
163
309
Grade 5 Students
195
306
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
79%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
