Sugarmill Elementary School

2885 Winding Rd
Saint Marys, GA 31558
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Top 10%
Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugarmill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Sugarmill Elementary School's student population of 619 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
619 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Sugarmill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugarmill Elementary School is 0.61, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#139 out of 2168 schools
(Top 10%)
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67%
36%
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60%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sugarmill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
12%
18%
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Black
18%
36%
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White
58%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sugarmill Elementary School's ranking?
Sugarmill Elementary School is ranked #139 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sugarmill Elementary School often compared to?
Sugarmill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Lee Clark Elementary School, Crooked River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Sugarmill Elementary School?
619 students attend Sugarmill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sugarmill Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugarmill Elementary School?
Sugarmill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugarmill Elementary School offer ?
Sugarmill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sugarmill Elementary School part of?
Sugarmill Elementary School is part of Camden County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 67% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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