Ritch Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Ritch Elementary School served 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 93%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥95%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
17%
37%
White
70%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
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