Serving 259 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joseph Humphries 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Joseph Humphries 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 Joseph Humphries 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Humphries Elementary School?
259 students attend Joseph Humphries Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Joseph Humphries Elementary School students are Black, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Humphries Elementary School?
Joseph Humphries Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph Humphries Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Humphries Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Joseph Humphries Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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