A.l. Burruss Elementary School vs. Hickory Hills Elementary School
Should you attend A.l. Burruss Elementary School or Hickory Hills Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
A.l. Burruss Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Hickory Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, A.l. Burruss Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hickory Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
388 students
396 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#847 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#673 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
6
-
Kindergarten Students
80
72
Grade 1 Students
68
80
Grade 2 Students
67
74
Grade 3 Students
61
61
Grade 4 Students
48
64
Grade 5 Students
58
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
24%
45%
% Black
33%
25%
% White
33%
23%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
