Wesley Heights Elementary School
Tel:
(706)569-3733
- Wesley Heights Elementary School serves 395 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
Wesley Heights Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Wesley Heights Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 395 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Wesley Heights Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wesley Heights Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1869 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 41% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 15% |
| Black | 84% | 37% |
| White | 6% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Muscogee County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Wesley Heights Elementary School is Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Fort Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Columbus Fort Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 566 students
0.5 miles
2900 Woodruff Farm Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706)569-3740 0.5 6-8 566 - Columbus Early College Academy Of Columbus At Waverly Terrace Grades: 9-12 | 170 students
0.8 miles
2701 11th Ave
Columbus, GA 31904
(706)565-2965 0.8 9-12 170 - Columbus Kendrick High School Grades: 9-12 | 896 students
0.8 miles
6015 Georgetown Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706)565-2960 0.8 9-12 896 - Columbus East Columbus Magnet Academy Grades: 6-8 | 549 students
0.9 miles
6100 Georgetown Dr
Columbus, GA 31907
(706)565-3026 0.9 6-8 549 - Columbus Forrest Road Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 431 students
0.9 miles
6400 Forest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(706)565-3062 0.9 PK-5 431
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