Wright Elementary School
Wright Elementary School serves 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Wright 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 51% (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 46% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Wright Elementary School's student population of 609 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 609 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wright 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 Wright Elementary School is 0.54, 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 | #623 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 27% | 37% |
| White | 62% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colquitt County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wright Elementary School is Colquitt County Achievement Center (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Willie J. Williams Middle School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Moultrie Willie J. Williams Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-7 | 1,398 student10
1.2 miles
950 4th St Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6183 1.2 6-7 1,398 - Moultrie Cox Elementary School Math: 24% | Reading: 16%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 631 students10
1.4 miles
1275 11th Ave Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6190 1.4 PK-5 631 - Moultrie Stringfellow Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 302 students10
1.5 miles
200 5th Ave Sw
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6187 1.5 PK-5 302 - Moultrie Colquitt County Achievement Center Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 66 students10
1.9 miles
1800 Park Ave Se
Moultrie, GA 31768
(229) 890-6197 1.9 8-12 66 - Norman Park Colquitt County High School Math: 32% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 1,812 student10
1.9 miles
105 Darbyshire Road
Norman Park, GA 31771
(229) 890-6141 1.9 10-12 1,812
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