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