Serving 1,051 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Upson-lee Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 1,051 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 38%
- Reading Proficiency: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Upson-lee Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Upson-lee Primary School's student population of 1,051 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
1,051 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Upson-lee Primary School is 0.57, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
37%
36%
White
54%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Upson-lee Primary School often compared to?
Upson-lee Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pike County Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average).
How many students attend Upson-lee Primary School?
1,051 students attend Upson-lee Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Upson-lee Primary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upson-lee Primary School?
Upson-lee Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Upson-lee Primary School offer ?
Upson-lee Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Upson-lee Primary School part of?
Upson-lee Primary School is part of Thomaston-Upson County School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School [Upson-Lee Primary School] [Public calendar]
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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