West Haralson Elementary School
West Haralson Elementary School serves 396 students in grades 3-5.
West Haralson 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 30% (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 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
West Haralson 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
West Haralson Elementary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 396 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Haralson 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 West Haralson Elementary School is 0.21, 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 | #1525 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 2% | 37% |
| White | 89% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Haralson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Haralson Elementary School is Haralson County High School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Haralson County Middle School (4.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tallapoosa Primary School (2.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tallapoosa Tallapoosa Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 499 students
2.2 miles
581 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 574-7444 2.2 PK-2 499 - Tallapoosa Haralson County High School Math: 31% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 962 students10
2.9 miles
1655 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 574-7647 2.9 9-12 962 - Tallapoosa Haralson County Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 758 students10
4.3 miles
2633 Georgia Highway 120
Tallapoosa, GA 30176
(770) 646-8600 4.3 6-8 758 - Buchanan Buchanan Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 463 students
6.5 miles
271 Van Wert St
Buchanan, GA 30113
(770) 646-5523 6.5 PK-2 463 - Buchanan Buchanan Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 378 students10
6.8 miles
215 College Cir
Buchanan, GA 30113
(770) 646-5140 6.8 3-5 378
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