Russell Elementary School vs. Shirley Hills Elementary School
Should I attend Russell Elementary School or Shirley Hills Elementary School? 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
Russell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Shirley Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Russell Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (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 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shirley Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
637 students
507 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#495 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#412 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
42
Kindergarten Students
95
91
Grade 1 Students
105
66
Grade 2 Students
87
72
Grade 3 Students
82
74
Grade 4 Students
111
73
Grade 5 Students
113
89
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
8%
% Black
41%
48%
% White
33%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%