Serving 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 658 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William M. McGarrah Elementary School serves the northeast part of Morrow, GA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School's student population of 658 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
658 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1653 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
61%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School's ranking?
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School is ranked #1653 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School often compared to?
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morrow Elementary School, Roberta T. Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School?
658 students attend William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School?
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School offer ?
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School part of?
William M. Mcgarrah Elementary School is part of Clayton County School District.
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