Serving 292 students in grades 2-3, Thomson 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Thomson 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 Thomson Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Thomson Elementary School is ranked #1178 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Thomson Elementary School?
292 students attend Thomson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Thomson Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomson Elementary School?
Thomson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomson Elementary School offer ?
Thomson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Thomson Elementary School part of?
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