Summary:
Zip code 31833 is home to a single elementary school, West Point Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 and operates within the Troup County school district.
West Point Elementary serves a student body with very high economic need, as 96.67% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has experienced a significant decline in its state ranking, dropping from the 47th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 20th percentile in 2025–2026. Current test scores show proficiency rates well below state averages across most subjects and grades. For example, 3rd-grade math proficiency is 20.0% compared to the state's 48.3%, and 5th-grade science proficiency is 24.6% versus the state's 44.2%. The most dramatic decline occurred in 5th-grade science, which fell from 42.6% proficiency in 2024–2025 to 24.6% in 2025–2026. However, 4th-grade math stands out as a relative bright spot, with 37.9% proficiency—nearly double the 3rd-grade rate and higher than the 5th-grade rate. ELA scores from the prior year were mixed, with 3rd grade exceeding the district average but 4th grade lagging significantly behind.
Despite the academic challenges, the school shows notable strengths. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 10.9% is substantially lower than both the district (15.0%) and state (17.7%) averages, indicating strong attendance. The student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 is favorable and suggests smaller class sizes. Per-student spending is $14,795, which is relatively high, yet outcomes remain below average—a pattern that suggests financial resources alone are not translating into academic gains. The combination of high poverty, declining test scores, and a downward ranking trend points to the need for targeted instructional interventions, though the school's strong attendance and favorable class sizes provide a solid foundation for potential improvement.
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