Summary:
Zip code 30731, encompassing the Menlo, Georgia area, is home to a single elementary school, Menlo Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 8 within the Chattooga County school district.
For parents, the standout story here is Menlo Elementary School's remarkable strength in early-grade math. The 3rd grade math proficiency rate of 64.7% is more than double the district average (28.5%) and significantly exceeds the state average (48.3%), representing a massive 27.2 percentage point improvement over the previous year. This success, however, does not carry through all grades; proficiency drops sharply in 6th grade math (21.0%), which falls below both district and state averages. The school also shows a mixed picture in other subjects, with 5th grade science (41.5%) and 8th grade math (44.2%) performing well above district levels, while 8th grade social studies (14.7%) trails the state by a wide margin. A major bright spot is the school's chronic absenteeism rate of just 8.1%, which is less than half the district rate (18.2%) and well below the state average (17.7%), a notable achievement given that nearly 73% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Overall, Menlo Elementary School is on a positive trajectory, improving its state ranking from the 31st percentile in 2024-2025 to the 50th percentile in 2025-2026 and earning its first 3-star rating. While the school outperforms its district in most math and science grade levels, it still lags state averages in several upper grades. The exceptional 3rd grade math results and strong attendance suggest effective early-grade instruction, but the significant drop-off in 6th grade indicates a need for targeted support during the middle school transition. English Language Arts scores from the current year are not yet available, so a full picture of academic performance will have to wait for that release.
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