Summary:
The city of Pooler, Georgia is home to three schools: two elementary schools (West Chatham Elementary School and Pooler Elementary School) and one middle school (West Chatham Middle School). These schools serve the Pooler community, which is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district.
Among the three schools, Pooler Elementary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, often exceeding the Savannah-Chatham County and Georgia state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, Pooler Elementary School had 31.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 26.2% for the district and 34.9% for the state. Additionally, Pooler Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance. While West Chatham Middle School has lower proficiency rates compared to the elementary schools, it has a smaller student-teacher ratio of 12, which could provide more individualized attention and support for students.
Across the three schools, there is a significant disparity in academic performance, with the elementary schools, particularly Pooler Elementary, outperforming the middle school. Additionally, all three schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.85% at West Chatham Middle School to 75.35% at Pooler Elementary School, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The data highlights areas where the schools can focus their efforts to improve student outcomes, such as addressing the performance gap at the middle school level and exploring strategies to support students from low-income backgrounds.
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