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Sallas Mahone Elementary School vs. W.g. Nunn Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Sallas Mahone Elementary School
3686 Lake Laurie Dr
Valdosta, GA 31605
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
W.g. Nunn Elementary School
1610 Lakeland Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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W.g. Nunn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,097 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sallas Mahone Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 940 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W.g. Nunn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,097 students
940 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sallas Mahone Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at W.g. Nunn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sallas Mahone Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at W.g. Nunn Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sallas Mahone Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at W.g. Nunn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sallas Mahone Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valdosta City School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at W.g. Nunn Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Valdosta City School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1589 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#1942 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sallas Mahone Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of W.g. Nunn Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
20%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sallas Mahone Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valdosta City School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W.g. Nunn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Valdosta City School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sallas Mahone Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valdosta City School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W.g. Nunn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Valdosta City School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sallas Mahone Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valdosta City School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W.g. Nunn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Valdosta City School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sallas Mahone Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of W.g. Nunn Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
62
62
Kindergarten Students
195
169
Grade 1 Students
171
157
Grade 2 Students
156
142
Grade 3 Students
198
149
Grade 4 Students
153
147
Grade 5 Students
162
114

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sallas Mahone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valdosta City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at W.g. Nunn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Valdosta City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sallas Mahone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valdosta City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at W.g. Nunn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Valdosta City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
68%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sallas Mahone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valdosta City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at W.g. Nunn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Valdosta City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
15%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sallas Mahone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valdosta City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at W.g. Nunn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Valdosta City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sallas Mahone Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valdosta City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at W.g. Nunn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Valdosta City School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sallas Mahone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valdosta City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of W.g. Nunn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Valdosta City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sallas Mahone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valdosta City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at W.g. Nunn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Valdosta City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(12-13 School Year Data)
6%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sallas Mahone Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valdosta City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at W.g. Nunn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Valdosta City School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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