Unity Elementary School (pk-5)
Unity Elementary School (pk-5) serves 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Unity Elementary School (pk-5) 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Unity Elementary School (pk-5) places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Unity Elementary School (pk-5)'s student population of 381 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 381 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Unity Elementary School (pk-5) is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Unity Elementary School (pk-5) is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1946 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 49% | 37% |
| White | 41% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Meriwether County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Unity Elementary School (pk-5) is East Coweta High School (10.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is East Coweta Middle School (10.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Moreland Elementary School (4.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Moreland Moreland Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 483 students10
4.3 miles
145 Railroad St
Moreland, GA 30259
(770) 254-2875 4.3 PK-5 483 - Grantville Glanton Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 330 students10
4.8 miles
5725 Highway 29
Grantville, GA 30220
(770) 583-2873 4.8 PK-5 330 - Sharpsburg Poplar Road Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 36%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 588 students10
9.0 miles
2925 Poplar Rd
Sharpsburg, GA 30277
(770) 254-2740 9 PK-5 588 - Newnan Welch Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 786 students10
9.8 miles
240 Mary Freeman Rd
Newnan, GA 30265
(770) 254-2597 9.8 PK-5 786 - Hogansville Hogansville Elementary School Math: 15% | Reading: 17%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 522 students10
10.0 miles
611 E Main St
Hogansville, GA 30230
(706) 812-7990 10 PK-5 522
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