Waddell Elementary School vs. Gentian Elementary School
Should I attend Waddell Elementary School or Gentian 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
Waddell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Gentian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 440 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Waddell 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gentian Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
440 students
505 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1625 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#947 out of 2168 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
79
95
Grade 1 Students
79
84
Grade 2 Students
79
88
Grade 3 Students
71
78
Grade 4 Students
69
80
Grade 5 Students
63
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
73%
54%
% White
12%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
