Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Saxon Heights 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)4%
15%
Black
(15-16)92%
37%
White
(15-16)1%
41%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Saxon Heights Elementary School?
416 students attend Saxon Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Saxon Heights Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saxon Heights Elementary School?
Saxon Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Saxon Heights Elementary School offer ?
Saxon Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Saxon Heights Elementary School part of?
Saxon Heights Elementary School is part of Dublin City School District.
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