Summary:
The city of Pooler, Georgia is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (West Chatham Elementary School and Pooler Elementary School) and 1 middle school (West Chatham Middle School). These schools serve the Pooler community, which is part of the Savannah-Chatham County school district.
Among the 3 schools, Pooler Elementary School stands out with consistently higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 36.1% of 3rd graders at Pooler Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 30.7% in the district and 38.4% statewide. The school also had the highest 5th grade ELA proficiency rate at 38.5%, outperforming the district (37.4%) and state (48.2%) averages. In contrast, West Chatham Middle School lags behind in most subject areas, with proficiency rates often below 20%.
The schools in Pooler face some challenges, including relatively high free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 66.71% at West Chatham Elementary to 71.98% at West Chatham Middle School. This suggests a high proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in the area. Additionally, there are funding disparities, with spending per student ranging from $9,637 at West Chatham Elementary to $11,456 at Pooler Elementary, which may contribute to the differences in academic performance observed across the schools.
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