Gum Springs Elementary School vs. West Jackson Elementary School
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School Overview
School
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 1,087 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Jackson 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 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,051 students
1,087 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#567 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
65
63
Kindergarten Students
172
146
Grade 1 Students
145
182
Grade 2 Students
149
172
Grade 3 Students
162
180
Grade 4 Students
163
166
Grade 5 Students
195
178
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
19%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
79%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
