Summary:
The city of Lumpkin, Georgia is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Stewart County Elementary School, Stewart County High School, and Stewart County Middle School. These schools, part of the Stewart County school district, are all performing below the state average on academic metrics, with low proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments.
None of the Lumpkin schools stand out as high-performing, with all three ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types statewide. The schools range in size from 96 to 192 students, and have relatively low student-teacher ratios. However, the data shows consistently low test scores, with only 30.8% of 3rd graders at Stewart County Elementary proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 38.4%. Additionally, all three schools have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the student population.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending, the schools in Lumpkin are struggling to improve academic outcomes. This suggests systemic challenges that need to be addressed, such as how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning. The lack of differentiation or specialized programs across the three schools also points to the need for a more comprehensive, data-driven approach to improving education in the Lumpkin community.
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