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Stone Mill Elementary School

4900 Sheila Ln
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

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Stone Mill Elementary School serves 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Stone Mill 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 bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 536 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stone Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Stone Mill Elementary School's student population of 536 students has declined by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

536 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

42 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Stone Mill Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Stone Mill Elementary School is 0.35, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (GA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1926 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stone Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

39%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

16%

17%

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Black

79%

36%

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White

38%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Stone Mill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stone Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stone Mill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Dekalb County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stone Mill Elementary School's ranking?

Stone Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What schools are Stone Mill Elementary School often compared to?

Stone Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hambrick Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).

How many students attend Stone Mill Elementary School?

536 students attend Stone Mill Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Stone Mill Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Stone Mill Elementary School?

Stone Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Stone Mill Elementary School offer ?

Stone Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Stone Mill Elementary School part of?

Stone Mill Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 536 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education