John Robert Lewis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Macon, Georgia, serving 733 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Bibb County School District, which is ranked 173 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
John Robert Lewis Elementary School consistently performs significantly below the Bibb County and Georgia state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 6.5% (3rd grade) to 19.8% (5th grade), compared to the Bibb County averages of 22.4% to 29.8% and the Georgia state averages of 38.4% to 48.2%. The school's performance in Mathematics and Science is also well below the district and state levels. As a result, John Robert Lewis Elementary School has been ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Georgia, ranking between 1139 and 1226 out of 1214 to 1248 schools over the past four school years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The nearby schools, such as Alexander II Magnet School, Vineville Academy, and Hartley Elementary School, generally perform significantly better than John Robert Lewis Elementary School on standardized tests and have higher school rankings. The high percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunch at John Robert Lewis Elementary School, as well as the other nearby schools, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income community, which likely plays a significant role in the academic performance of the students. Addressing the challenges faced by John Robert Lewis Elementary School will likely require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, additional resources, and community partnerships.
Bibb County
Students at John Robert Lewis Elementary School are 94% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.
John Robert Lewis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.8% of Georgia elementary schools.
In the 2022-23 school year, 733 students attended John Robert Lewis Elementary School.