Waresboro Elementary School
Waresboro Elementary School serves 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Waresboro Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Waresboro Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Waresboro Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 429 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Waresboro Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 Waresboro Elementary School is 0.57, 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 | #824 out of 2188 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 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 | 11% | 15% |
| Black | 22% | 37% |
| White | 61% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ware County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Waresboro Elementary School is Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center (4.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ware County Middle School (5.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waycross Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center Alternative School Grades: 7-9 | 5 students
4.3 miles
3275 Harris Rd
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-6680 4.3 7-9 5 - Waycross Ware County Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 42%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 794 students10
5.6 miles
2301 Cherokee St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2341 5.6 6-8 794 - Waycross Wacona Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 988 students10
6.0 miles
3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362 6 PK-5 988 - Waycross Ware County High School Math: 47% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,548 student10
6.2 miles
700 Victory Dr
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2351 6.2 9-12 1,548 - Waycross Ruskin Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 451 students10
6.7 miles
3550 Valdosta Hwy
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2325 6.7 K-5 451
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