Serving 881 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, S.l. Mason 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 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 881 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: S.L. Mason Elementary School serves the western part of Valdosta, GA, covering an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of around 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edges being about 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
S.l. Mason Elementary School's student population of 881 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
881 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Your Future...Our Mission. Imagine the Possibilities!
School Rankings
S.l. Mason Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S.l. Mason Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1415 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
68%
36%
White
11%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is S.l. Mason Elementary School's ranking?
S.l. Mason Elementary School is ranked #1415 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are S.l. Mason Elementary School often compared to?
S.l. Mason Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scintilla Charter Academy, Sallas Mahone Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend S.l. Mason Elementary School?
881 students attend S.l. Mason Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of S.l. Mason Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S.l. Mason Elementary School?
S.l. Mason Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does S.l. Mason Elementary School offer ?
S.l. Mason Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is S.l. Mason Elementary School part of?
S.l. Mason Elementary School is part of Valdosta City School District.
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