Summary:
Schley County Elementary School is the sole elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the rural community of Ellaville, Georgia, within the highly-rated Schley County district.
This single school is a standout performer, consistently earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 80th percentile or higher statewide for three consecutive years. Its district is even more impressive, holding a 5-star rating and ranking 9th out of 201 districts in Georgia. The school outperforms the state average in nearly every subject and grade level. Most notably, 5th grade math proficiency reached 68% in the latest testing cycle, a remarkable 24 percentage points above the state average. The school also shows strong year-over-year improvement in math across all grade levels, with 4th grade jumping from 49% to 56.3% proficiency. While 5th grade science dipped from 64.9% to 53.2%, it still remains above the state average. English Language Arts (ELA) scores from the prior year were also strong, with 3rd and 5th graders exceeding state averages by more than 19 percentage points.
Beyond test scores, the school excels in student engagement and operational efficiency. Its chronic absenteeism rate is just 8.0%, less than half the state average of 17.7%, which is particularly notable given that over half of the students (51.16%) qualify for free or reduced lunch. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1 and per-student spending of $14,115, the school appears to use its resources effectively. This combination of high academic achievement, low absenteeism, and efficient spending makes Schley County Elementary School a model of rural educational success, demonstrating that a small, community-focused school can deliver exceptional results for its students.
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