Summary:
Zip code 31533 in Douglas, Georgia is served by two elementary schools—Westside Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School—both part of the Coffee County district, serving grades Pre-K through 5 and enrolling a combined 1,200 students, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch.
Westside is the stronger overall performer, ranking 943rd in Georgia (23rd percentile) compared to Eastside’s 1,000th place (18th percentile). Westside’s standout area is 5th grade Science, where 40% of students are proficient—essentially matching the district average (39.2%) and close to the state (44.2%). Westside also outperformed Eastside in 4th and 5th grade Math (27.4% vs. 25.6% and 23.8% vs. 17.4%, respectively) and spends more per student ($13,392 vs. $12,095) with a better student-teacher ratio (13.5:1 vs. 14.9:1). However, Eastside has a notable advantage in 3rd grade Math (33.7% vs. 26.4%) and a much lower chronic absenteeism rate (13.8% vs. 19.9%), well below the district average of 21.0%.
Both schools face significant academic challenges, trailing state averages by 15–27 percentage points in most subjects. For example, 5th grade Math proficiency is just 23.8% at Westside and 17.4% at Eastside, versus 44.1% statewide. Interestingly, Eastside’s better attendance does not translate into higher test scores, suggesting factors beyond absenteeism drive performance. Year-over-year math scores are volatile at both schools, and neither has shown sustained ranking improvement—Westside improved from 703rd to 748th before slipping to 943rd, while Eastside has hovered near the bottom. Note that 2025-2026 ELA scores are not yet available; the ELA data referenced reflects 2024-2025 results and should not be used to judge current trends.
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