Simpson Elementary School
Simpson Elementary School serves 889 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Simpson Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (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 87% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Simpson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Simpson Elementary School's student population of 889 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2018) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 889 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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School Comparison
Simpson Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% 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 Simpson 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 | #14 out of 2188 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 12% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 7% | 37% |
| White | 70% | 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 | 5% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gwinnett County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Simpson Elementary School is Norcross High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Pinckneyville Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Peachtree Corners Pinckneyville Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,281 student10
0.9 miles
5440 W Jones Bridge Rd
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 263-0860 0.9 6-8 1,281 - Alpharetta Autrey Mill Middle School Math: 79% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,448 student10
1.5 miles
4110 Old Alabama Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-7622 1.5 6-8 1,448 - Alpharetta Barnwell Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 76%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 763 students10
1.5 miles
9425 Barnwell Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-4960 1.5 PK-5 763 - Peachtree Corners International Charter Academy of Georgia Charter School Grades: K-5 | 186 students
2.0 miles
3705 Engineering Drive
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 604-0007 2 K-5 186 - Peachtree Corners Norcross High School Math: 36% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 3,817 students10
2.2 miles
5300 Spalding Dr
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
(770) 448-3674 2.2 9-12 3,817
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