Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jerger Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 740 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Jerger Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jerger Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Jerger Elementary School?
740 students attend Jerger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Jerger Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jerger Elementary School?
Jerger Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jerger Elementary School offer ?
Jerger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jerger Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 740 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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