Sims Elementary School
- Sims Elementary School serves 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 41% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Sims Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 520 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sims Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sims Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #980 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 15% |
| Black | 68% | 37% |
| White | 9% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rockdale County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Edwards Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Edwards Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Conyers Heritage High School Grades: 9-12 | 1825 students
0.5 miles
2400 Granade Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770)483-5428 0.5 9-12 1825 - Conyers Edwards Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 887 students
0.9 miles
2633 Stanton Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770)483-3255 0.9 6-8 887 - Conyers Honey Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 624 students
2.3 miles
700 Honey Creek Rd Se
Conyers, GA 30094
(770)483-5706 2.3 PK-5 624 - Conyers Shoal Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 738 students
2.6 miles
1300 Mcwilliams Rd Sw
Conyers, GA 30094
(770)929-1430 2.6 PK-5 738 - Stockbridge Lorraine Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 753 students
3.2 miles
3343 E Fairview Rd Sw
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770)483-0657 3.2 PK-5 753
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