Taylor County Upper Elementary School
Tel:
(478)862-5690
- Taylor County Upper Elementary School serves 467 students in grades 3-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Taylor County Upper Elementary School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-6 |
| Total Students | 467 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Taylor County Upper Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Taylor County Upper Elementary School is 0.53, 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 | #1385 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 41% | 37% |
| White | 55% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Taylor County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Taylor County Upper Elementary School is Taylor County High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Taylor County Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Taylor County Primary School (9.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Butler Taylor County High School Grades: 9-12 | 407 students
0.2 miles
24 Oak St
Butler, GA 31006
(478)862-3314 0.2 9-12 407 - Butler Taylor County Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 214 students
0.8 miles
22 Oak St
Butler, GA 31006
(478)862-5285 0.8 7-8 214 - Reynolds Georgia Center Special Education School
Grades: 7-12 | 54 students
8.2 miles
14 Louisiana Ct
Reynolds, GA 31076
(478)847-2403 8.2 7-12 54 - Butler Taylor County Primary School Grades: K-2 | 320 students
9.2 miles
56 Mcdowell St
Butler, GA 31006
(478)862-4855 9.2 K-2 320 - Ellaville Schley County Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 624 students
13.2 miles
1997 Old Us Highway 19 S
Ellaville, GA 31806
(229)937-0550 13.2 PK-5 624
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