Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sylvester Road 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 was 75-79% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)90-94%
93%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
74%
36%
White
13%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% GA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend Sylvester Road Elementary School?
426 students attend Sylvester Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sylvester Road Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvester Road Elementary School?
Sylvester Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sylvester Road Elementary School offer ?
Sylvester Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sylvester Road Elementary School part of?
Sylvester Road Elementary School is part of Dougherty County School District.
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