Rocky Plains Elementary School
Rocky Plains Elementary School serves 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Rocky Plains 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 38% (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 37% (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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Rocky Plains Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 588 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rocky Plains 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 Rocky Plains Elementary School is 0.61, 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 | #1091 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 15% |
| Black | 31% | 37% |
| White | 54% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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 Rocky Plains Elementary School is Alcovy High School (3.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ola Middle School (8.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Heard-mixon Elementary School (3.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington Heard-mixon Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 428 students10
3.3 miles
14110 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2980 3.3 PK-5 428 - Covington Alcovy High School Math: 18% | Reading: 37%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,962 student10
3.4 miles
14567 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-4995 3.4 9-12 1,962 - Mcdonough Rock Spring Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 777 students10
4.9 miles
1550 Stroud Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-6851 4.9 PK-5 777 - Covington Livingston Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 447 students10
6.8 miles
3657 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2930 6.8 PK-5 447 - Locust Grove New Hope Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 38%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 705 students10
7.7 miles
1655 New Hope Rd
Locust Grove, GA 30248
(770) 898-7362 7.7 PK-5 705
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