Ruskin Elementary School
Ruskin Elementary School serves 451 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ruskin Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (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 34% (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 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Ruskin Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ruskin Elementary School's student population of 451 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 451 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ruskin Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Ruskin Elementary School is 0.66, 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 | #1238 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 15% |
| Black | 34% | 37% |
| White | 46% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ware County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ruskin Elementary School is Ware County High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ware County Middle School (4.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waycross Ware County High School Math: 47% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,548 student10
2.5 miles
700 Victory Dr
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2351 2.5 9-12 1,548 - Waycross Ware County Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 794 students10
4.2 miles
2301 Cherokee St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2341 4.2 6-8 794 - Waycross Williams Heights Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 456 students10
4.2 miles
705 Dewey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2399 4.2 K-5 456 - Waycross Waycross Middle School Math: 35% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 578 students10
4.5 miles
700 Central Ave
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2333 4.5 6-8 578 - Waycross Center Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 555 students10
4.8 miles
2114 Dorothy St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 287-2366 4.8 K-5 555
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