Van Wert Elementary School
Rank
: 3/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(770) 684-2237
Van Wert Elementary School serves 793 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Van Wert 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 21% (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 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Van Wert Elementary School's student population of 793 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 793 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
Van Wert 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 Van Wert Elementary School is 0.55, 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 | #1588 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 25% | 37% |
| White | 62% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Van Wert Elementary School is Rockmart High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rockmart Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Eastside Elementary School (2.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rockmart Rockmart High School Math: 28% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 925 students10
2.2 miles
990 Cartersville Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5432 2.2 9-12 925 - Rockmart Eastside Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 41%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 760 students10
2.3 miles
425 Prospect Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335 2.3 PK-5 760 - Rockmart Rockmart Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 730 students10
2.7 miles
60 Knox Mountain Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(678) 757-1479 2.7 6-8 730 - Rockmart Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 617 students10
5.3 miles
528 Holly Springs Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 443-2140 5.3 PK-5 617 - Dallas Lillian C. Poole Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 430 students10
8.3 miles
1002 Wayside Ln
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 505-5541 8.3 PK-5 430
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