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Belair K-8 School

3925 Harper Franklin Ave
Augusta, GA 30909
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,032 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Belair K-8 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 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,032 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Belair K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Belair K-8 School's student population of 1,032 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,032 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Belair K-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belair K-8 School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1852 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Belair K-8 School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belair K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belair K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Belair K-8 School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Belair K-8 School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
18%
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Black
72%
36%
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White
11%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Belair K-8 School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Belair K-8 School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Belair K-8 School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Belair K-8 School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Belair K-8 School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belair K-8 School's ranking?
Belair K-8 School is ranked #1852 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Belair K-8 School?
1,032 students attend Belair K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Belair K-8 School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belair K-8 School?
Belair K-8 School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belair K-8 School offer ?
Belair K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Belair K-8 School part of?
Belair K-8 School is part of Richmond County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,032 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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