Sims Elementary School
Sims Elementary School serves 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sims 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 top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (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 39% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Sims Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Sims Elementary School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 537 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
Sims 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 Sims Elementary School is 0.54, 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 | #1130 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 15% |
| Black | 66% | 37% |
| White | 9% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockdale County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sims Elementary School is Heritage High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Edwards Middle School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Conyers Heritage High School Math: 27% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,776 student10
0.5 miles
2400 Granade Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5428 0.5 9-12 1,776 - Conyers Edwards Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 968 students10
0.9 miles
2633 Stanton Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-3255 0.9 6-8 968 - Conyers Honey Creek Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 610 students10
2.3 miles
700 Honey Creek Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 483-5706 2.3 PK-5 610 - Conyers Shoal Creek Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 713 students10
2.6 miles
1300 Mcwilliams Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770) 929-1430 2.6 PK-5 713 - Stockbridge Lorraine Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 756 students10
3.2 miles
3343 E Fairview Rd Sw
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770) 483-0657 3.2 PK-5 756
School Reviews
| 2 why does state board of education set max classroom for kindergarten at 20 yet their are more than that in classrooms at sims elementary - Posted by Parent - thund |
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