Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sawyer Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sawyer Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sawyer Road Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sawyer Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawyer Road Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
53%
18%
Black
29%
36%
White
9%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawyer Road Elementary School's ranking?
Sawyer Road Elementary School is ranked #1232 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sawyer Road Elementary School often compared to?
Sawyer Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lockheed Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Sawyer Road Elementary School?
570 students attend Sawyer Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sawyer Road Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawyer Road Elementary School?
Sawyer Road Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sawyer Road Elementary School offer ?
Sawyer Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sawyer Road Elementary School part of?
Sawyer Road Elementary School is part of Marietta City School District.
School Calendar
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Date
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
SUMMER BREAK
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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