Rock Spring Elementary School
Rock Spring Elementary School serves 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Rock Spring Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Rock Spring 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 5%)
School Overview
Rock Spring Elementary School's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 419 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rock Spring Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Rock Spring Elementary School is 0.17, 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 | #966 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 15% |
| Black | 2% | 37% |
| White | 91% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walker County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rock Spring Elementary School is Gordon Lee High School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School (2.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rock Spring Saddle Ridge Elementary And Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 584 students10
2.1 miles
9858 N Highway 27
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 375-1219 2.1 PK-8 584 - Chickamauga Gordon Lee High School Math: 58% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 436 students10
4.9 miles
105 Lee Cir
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100 4.9 9-12 436 - Chickamauga Chickamauga Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 539 students10
5.1 miles
210 Crescent Ave
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100 5.1 PK-5 539 - Chickamauga Gordon Lee Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 45%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 331 students10
5.1 miles
300 Crescent Ave
Chickamauga, GA 30707
(706) 382-3100 5.1 6-8 331 - Rock Spring Woodstation Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 455 students10
5.1 miles
3404 Colbert Hollow Rd
Rock Spring, GA 30739
(706) 935-6700 5.1 PK-5 455
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