Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcdonough 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 19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
490 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)24%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
19%
Black
73%
36%
White
11%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Mcdonough Elementary School?
490 students attend Mcdonough Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mcdonough Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcdonough Elementary School?
Mcdonough Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcdonough Elementary School offer ?
Mcdonough Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcdonough Elementary School part of?
Mcdonough Elementary School is part of Henry County School District.
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