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Deer Chase Elementary School

1780 Deer Chase Ln
Hephzibah, GA 30815
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deer Chase Elementary 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 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (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 98% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (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

Deer Chase Elementary 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
Deer Chase Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
553 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Deer Chase Elementary 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 Deer Chase Elementary School is 0.21, 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)
#1885 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Deer Chase Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deer Chase Elementary 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.
16%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deer Chase Elementary 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 Deer Chase Elementary 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
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Deer Chase Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Deer Chase Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Deer Chase Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
89%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Deer Chase Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Deer Chase Elementary 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
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Deer Chase Elementary 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 Deer Chase Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Deer Chase Elementary 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 Deer Chase Elementary 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Deer Chase Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2012-13 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 Deer Chase Elementary School's ranking?
Deer Chase Elementary School is ranked #1885 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Deer Chase Elementary School often compared to?
Deer Chase Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jamestown Elementary School, Diamond Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Deer Chase Elementary School?
553 students attend Deer Chase Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Deer Chase Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Chase Elementary School?
Deer Chase Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deer Chase Elementary School offer ?
Deer Chase Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Deer Chase Elementary School part of?
Deer Chase Elementary School is part of Richmond County School District.
In what neighborhood is Deer Chase Elementary School located?
Deer Chase Elementary School is located in the Walton Farms neighborhood of Hephzibah, GA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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