Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Georgetown School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Georgetown School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Georgetown School's student population of 579 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Georgetown School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Georgetown School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1491 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
18%
Black
58%
36%
White
23%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Georgetown School's ranking?
Georgetown School is ranked #1491 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Georgetown School often compared to?
Georgetown Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Georgetown School?
579 students attend Georgetown School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Georgetown School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Georgetown School?
Georgetown School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Georgetown School offer ?
Georgetown School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Georgetown School part of?
Georgetown School is part of Savannah-Chatham County School District.
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