Summary:
Calhoun Elementary School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Calhoun, Georgia, with a student population of 878. The school's performance on state assessments has been mixed, with some grades and subjects performing above the state average, while others lag behind.
Calhoun Elementary's 6th grade English Language Arts (ELA) performance is strong, with 56.3% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 41.6%. However, 4th and 5th grade ELA scores, as well as 4th and 5th grade math scores, are below the state average. The school's 5th grade science performance is particularly low, with only 22.8% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 41.7%. Calhoun Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.95% to 62.98% over the past three school years. The school's per-student spending has increased from $7,766 in 2016-2017 to $8,677 in 2018-2019, and the student-teacher ratio has decreased from 19.7 in 2020-2021 to 17.8 in 2022-2023.
Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Calhoun Middle School, Cass Middle School, and Red Bud Middle School, Calhoun Elementary's performance is mixed, with some grades and subjects performing better and others performing worse. The nearby schools have a wide range of free and reduced lunch rates, from 40.66% at Model Middle School to 86.62% at Eastbrook Middle School, suggesting that Calhoun Elementary's high rate is not unique in the region. Overall, Calhoun Elementary faces several challenges, but the school's investment in resources and learning environment suggests a commitment to addressing these issues and providing a more equitable education for its students.
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Detail:
Public 4-6
District:
Calhoun City
Students who attend Calhoun Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8
Number of students: 878
Racial breakdown:
White:
49.3%
Hispanic:
36.0%
African American:
6.5%
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Two or more races:
5.4%
Asian:
2.3%
American Indian:
0.5%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63%
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