Rincon Elementary School
Rincon Elementary School serves 774 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Rincon Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Rincon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Rincon Elementary School's student population of 774 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 774 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rincon Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Rincon Elementary School is 0.60, 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 | #262 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 15% |
| Black | 23% | 37% |
| White | 58% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Effingham County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rincon Elementary School is Royal Live Oaks Academy For The Arts And Sciences Charter (8.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ebenezer Middle School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blandford Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rincon Blandford Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 742 students10
2.3 miles
4650 Mccall Rd
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 826-4200 2.3 PK-5 742 - Rincon Ebenezer Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 874 students10
3.6 miles
1100 Ebenezer Rd
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-7757 3.6 6-8 874 - Rincon Ebenezer Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 52%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 751 students10
3.7 miles
1198 Ebenezer Rd
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-5522 3.7 PK-5 751 - Port Wentworth Rice Creek School Math: 21% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-8 | 894 students10
5.7 miles
100 Mulberry Ave
Port Wentworth, GA 31407
(912) 395-4100 5.7 2-8 894 - Guyton South Effingham Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 842 students10
6.2 miles
767 Kolic Helmey Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801 6.2 PK-5 842
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