Shakerag Elementary School
Shakerag Elementary School serves 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Shakerag Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Shakerag Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Shakerag Elementary School's student population of 693 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 693 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
Shakerag Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Shakerag Elementary School is 0.59, 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 | #52 out of 2188 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 60% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 8% | 37% |
| White | 22% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Shakerag Elementary School is Duluth High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is River Trail Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Duluth River Trail Middle School Math: 86% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,221 student10
0.2 miles
10795 Rogers Cir
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3860 0.2 6-8 1,221 - Suwanee Johns Creek Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 87%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 1,045 student10
1.5 miles
6205 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5041 1.5 PK-5 1,045 - Duluth Chattahoochee Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 1,393 student10
1.8 miles
2930 Albion Farm Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 497-9907 1.8 PK-5 1,393 - Duluth Duluth High School Math: 50% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,760 students10
2.4 miles
3737 Brock Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 476-5206 2.4 9-12 2,760 - Duluth Northview High School Math: 84% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 1,801 student10
2.6 miles
10625 Parsons Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3828 2.6 9-12 1,801
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