Middle Ridge Elementary School vs. Walnut Grove Elementary School
Should you attend Middle Ridge Elementary School or Walnut Grove 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
Overview
Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Middle Ridge 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 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walnut Grove 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% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to 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 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
593 students
728 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1570 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#854 out of 2204 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
50
47
Kindergarten Students
84
97
Grade 1 Students
77
130
Grade 2 Students
99
106
Grade 3 Students
88
129
Grade 4 Students
91
103
Grade 5 Students
104
116
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
64%
10%
% White
16%
75%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
