Porterdale Elementary School
Rank
: 2/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(770) 784-2928
Porterdale Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Porterdale Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Porterdale Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Porterdale Elementary School's student population of 422 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 422 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Porterdale Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Porterdale Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1834 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 15% |
| Black | 67% | 37% |
| White | 14% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Porterdale Elementary School is Newton High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Cousins Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Walnut Grove Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- Covington Newton College And Career Academy Alternative School
Charter School
0.2 miles
144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769 0.2 n/a n/a - Covington Newton High School Math: 13% | Reading: 39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,429 students10
0.2 miles
1 Ram Way
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-2250 0.2 9-12 2,429 - Covington Walnut Grove Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 697 students10
0.8 miles
460 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-0023 0.8 PK-5 697 - Covington Live Oak Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,144 student10
1.7 miles
500 Kirkland Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6654 1.7 PK-5 1,144 - Covington Cousins Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 33%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 830 students10
2.1 miles
8187 Carlton Trl Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-7311 2.1 6-8 830
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