Summary:
The city of Ellenwood, Georgia, is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The data reveals a range of performance among these schools, with some standouts and areas for improvement.
Cedar Grove High School stands out with a higher spending per student ($11,139 vs. $7,278 at Morrow High School) and a lower student-teacher ratio (15.4 vs. 20.0), suggesting more resources dedicated to student learning. Meanwhile, Cedar Grove Elementary School, with a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, outperforms the district and state averages on test scores, demonstrating the potential for high-need schools to achieve strong results.
The Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School system also shows promising outcomes, with its middle school campus outperforming the state average in Algebra I. However, the district and state as a whole struggle with lower test scores on the Georgia Milestones assessments, with graduation rates at Morrow High School and Cedar Grove High School matching the state average of 85.4%. The data highlights the need for continued investment and support to address the challenges faced by schools in the Clayton County and DeKalb County districts.
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