Upson-lee Elementary School
Upson-lee Elementary School serves 904 students in grades 3-5.
Upson-lee 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (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 28% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Upson-lee Elementary School's student population of 904 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 904 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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School Comparison
Upson-lee Elementary School 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 Upson-lee Elementary School is 0.58, 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 | #1335 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 38% | 37% |
| White | 53% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Thomaston-Upson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Upson-lee Elementary School is Upson-lee High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Upson-lee Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Upson-lee Primary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Thomaston Upson-lee High School Math: 24% | Reading: 49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,311 student10
0.1 miles
268 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-8171 0.1 9-12 1,311 - Thomaston Upson-lee Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 1,029 student
0.3 miles
172 Knight Trl
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-7516 0.3 PK-2 1,029 - Thomaston Upson-lee Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 31%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 906 students10
1.3 miles
101 Holston Dr
Thomaston, GA 30286
(706) 647-6256 1.3 6-8 906 - Barnesville Lamar County High School Math: 15% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 755 students10
12.5 miles
1 Trojan Way
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8641 12.5 9-12 755 - Barnesville Lamar County Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 723 students
12.5 miles
154 Burnette Rd
Barnesville, GA 30204
(770) 358-8661 12.5 PK-2 723
School Reviews
| 5 This is a good school. It is a good learning place.
PLEASE COME TO THIS SCHOOL WHERE EVERY BODY IS TREATED THE SAME - Posted by Student/Alumni - CAMER |
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