Wheeless Road Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Wheeless Road Elementary School served 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 516 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 11% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 13% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 15% |
| Black | 88% | 37% |
| White | 4% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Richmond County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Wheeless Road Elementary School is Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Augusta Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School Math: 33% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-12 | 403 students10
0.5 miles
3200 Augusta Tech Dr # B
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 823-5580 0.5 6-12 403 - Augusta Glenn Hills Elementary School Math: 10% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 493 students10
1.1 miles
2838 Glenn Hills Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4942 1.1 PK-5 493 - Augusta Glenn Hills High School Math: 2% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 677 students10
1.1 miles
2840 Glenn Hills Dr
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4924 1.1 9-12 677 - Augusta Terrace Manor Elementary School Math: 5% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 531 students10
1.1 miles
3110 Tate Rd
Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 796-4910 1.1 PK-5 531 - Augusta Alternative Education Center At Lamar Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 144 students10
1.2 miles
970 Baker Ave
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 796-4965 1.2 6-12 144
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