Roberta T. Smith Elementary School

6340 Highway 42
Rex, GA 30273
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 826 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Roberta T. Smith 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 826 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Roberta T. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Roberta T. Smith Elementary School's student population of 826 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
826 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Roberta T. Smith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roberta T. Smith Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#1310 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
36%
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30-39%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
24%
18%
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Black
67%
36%
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White
2%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roberta T. Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School is ranked #1310 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Roberta T. Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Roberta T. Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Roberta T. Smith Elementary School?
826 students attend Roberta T. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Roberta T. Smith Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Roberta T. Smith Elementary School?
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roberta T. Smith Elementary School offer ?
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Roberta T. Smith Elementary School part of?
Roberta T. Smith Elementary School is part of Clayton County School District.

School Reviews

1   6/30/2018
No practical application is taught, therefore problem-solving skills have to be taught at home. Facualtys main concern seems to be passing standardized tests rather than teaching the skills necessary to succeed. It is difficult to get problems addressed when dealing with staff.
- Posted by Parent - Y
2   12/6/2016
26.6 % overall test scores? This school needs some additional resources. They like to say the parents need to be more active, but this also reveals issues with the falculties teaching methods.
- Posted by Parent - Alan

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 826 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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