Summary:
Blackwell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Marietta, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 632. The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 201 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Blackwell Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (24.68%) and African American (18.2%) students. However, the school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, are generally lower than the nearby high-performing schools like Kincaid Elementary, Rocky Mount Elementary, and Mountain View Elementary. For example, in 2022-2023, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts was 44.1% at Blackwell, compared to 67.4% at Kincaid, 65.6% at Rocky Mount, and 83.7% at Mountain View. Additionally, Blackwell Elementary has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.4%) compared to the nearby high-performing schools, which range from 8.22% to 24.05%.
Despite having a higher spending per student ($11,176 in 2018-2019) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $9,122 to $12,333 per student, Blackwell Elementary's performance has declined over the years, from 289th out of 1,205 Georgia elementary schools in 2016-2017 to 550th out of 1,242 in 2022-2023. This suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices and the implementation of targeted support to address the unique challenges faced by the student population, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Cobb County
SchoolDigger Rank:
550th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,176
Students who attend Blackwell Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.8
Number of students: 632
Racial breakdown:
White:
41.8%
Hispanic:
24.7%
African American:
18.2%
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Two or more races:
8.2%
Asian:
6.6%
American Indian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.4%
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