Serving 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugarmill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sugarmill Elementary serves the southeast part of Saint Marys, GA, covering an area of approximately 16.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.2 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sugarmill Elementary School's student population of 651 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
651 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sugarmill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
26.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #233 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sugarmill Elementary School?
651 students attend Sugarmill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sugarmill Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sugarmill Elementary School?
Sugarmill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugarmill Elementary School offer ?
Sugarmill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sugarmill Elementary School part of?
Sugarmill Elementary School is part of Camden County School District.
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