S.l. Mason Elementary School
S.l. Mason Elementary School serves 919 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
S.l. Mason 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 24% (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 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
S.l. Mason Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
S.l. Mason Elementary School's student population of 919 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 919 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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School Comparison
S.l. Mason 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 S.l. Mason Elementary School is 0.49, 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 | #1736 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 69% | 37% |
| White | 16% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valdosta City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to S.l. Mason Elementary School is Lowndes High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Valdosta Middle School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Valdosta Lowndes High School Math: 54% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,865 students10
1.6 miles
1606 Norman Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2260 1.6 9-12 2,865 - Valdosta Valdosta Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,063 student10
1.9 miles
110 Burton St
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8555 1.9 6-8 1,063 - Valdosta W.g. Nunn Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,087 student10
2.3 miles
1610 Lakeland Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
(229) 333-8515 2.3 PK-5 1,087 - Valdosta Pinevale Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 593 students10
2.4 miles
930 Lake Park Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 333-8535 2.4 PK-5 593 - Valdosta Westside Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 62%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 921 students10
2.5 miles
2470 James Rd
Valdosta, GA 31601
(229) 245-2289 2.5 PK-5 921
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