West Jackson Elementary School
West Jackson Elementary School serves 880 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
West Jackson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than 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 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
West Jackson Elementary School's student population of 880 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 880 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Jackson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Jackson Elementary School is 0.47, 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 | #619 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 15% |
| Black | 5% | 37% |
| White | 71% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Jackson Elementary School is Winder-barrow High School (6.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Jackson Middle School (4.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jefferson West Jackson Middle School Math: 49% | Reading: 41%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,006 student10
4.1 miles
400 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-2775 4.1 6-8 1,006 - Jefferson Gum Springs Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 858 students10
4.2 miles
600 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580 4.2 PK-5 858 - Winder County Line Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 568 students10
5.2 miles
334 Rockwell Church Rd Nw
Winder, GA 30680
(770) 867-2902 5.2 PK-5 568 - Auburn Bramlett Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 733 students10
5.5 miles
622 Freeman Brock Rd
Auburn, GA 30011
(770) 307-1627 5.5 PK-5 733 - Talmo North Jackson Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 352 students10
6.3 miles
1880 Old Gainesville Hwy
Talmo, GA 30575
(706) 693-2246 6.3 PK-5 352
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