Summary:
There are four elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in zip code 30224 (Griffin, GA), all part of the Griffin-Spalding County district, which ranks in the bottom 15% of Georgia districts and serves predominantly low-income student populations.
Crescent Road Elementary School is the clear standout in this area, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 64th percentile statewide. Despite nearly 79% of its students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, it exceeds state averages in 3rd and 4th grade math (55.1% and 56.4% respectively) and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the group at 11.1% — well below the state average of 17.7%. At the other end of the spectrum, Anne Street Elementary School faces significant challenges with a 0-star rating, math proficiency in the single digits to low teens, and the highest chronic absenteeism at 24.5%. Futral Road Elementary School sits in the middle with a steady 2-star rating and notable improvement in 4th grade math (from 38.3% to 45.8%), while Moreland Road Elementary holds a 1-star rating and shows a concerning drop in 4th grade math from 27.4% to 20.4% year-over-year.
The data reveals a strong correlation between attendance and achievement — schools with lower chronic absenteeism consistently outperform those with higher rates. Per-student spending shows no clear relationship to outcomes, as Anne Street spends $15,614 per student (second highest) yet produces the lowest scores, while Futral Road spends the least ($14,492) but outperforms both Anne Street and Moreland Road. All four schools outperform their district averages in most subjects, making them relative bright spots within the district. Science proficiency lags behind math across all schools, suggesting a need for enhanced science instruction. For parents, Crescent Road clearly offers the strongest academic environment, while attendance-focused interventions could benefit all schools in this area.
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