Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

Summary:

Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Saint Marys, Georgia, serving 444 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Camden County School District, which is ranked 13th out of 203 districts in the state.

The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Georgia, with students significantly outperforming their peers at the county and state levels on the Milestones Assessments, particularly in mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade students scored 67.1% proficient or better in ELA, compared to 63% for the county and 48.2% for the state. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.2 to 13.8 over the past three years, and its spending per student has been consistently higher than the state average, ranging from $8,276 to $8,573 over the past three years.

While Mary Lee Clark Elementary School outperforms the nearby schools on most academic metrics, the other schools in the Camden County district also perform well, with several of them ranking in the top 200 elementary schools in Georgia. This suggests that the overall quality of education in the district is high, and Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is a standout performer within this strong district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2900 Mickler Dr
       Saint Marys, GA  31558


(912) 882-4373

District: Camden County

SchoolDigger Rank:
126th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Mary Lee Clark Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Saint Marys Middle School
High:    Camden County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.3%
African American:
17.8%
Hispanic:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Compare Details Mary Lee Clark Elementary School ranks better than 89.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.64. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Mary Lee Clark Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Camden County:

SchoolDigger ranks Camden County 13th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.42 115th 1101 89.6%
2007 80.73 163rd 1125 85.5%
2008 77.70 201st 1134 82.3%
2009 68.99 360th 1133 68.2%
2010 72.03 324th 1183 72.6%
2011 68.24 434th 1212 64.2%
2012 76.25 261st 1201 78.3%
2013 71.67 360th 1225 70.6%
2014 80.27 179th 1231 85.5%
2015 64.52 364th 1240 70.6%
2016 67.69 351st 1233 71.5%
2017 85.31 152nd 1205 87.4%
2018 88.88 126th 1209 89.6%
2019 81.62 207th 1234 83.2%
2021 87.54 138th 1214 88.6%
2022 90.12 123rd 1244 90.1%
2023 90.20 131st 1242 89.5%
2024 90.64 126th 1248 89.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 469 156 8 29 1 n/a n/a 0 663
1996 469 156 8 29 1 n/a n/a 0 663
1997 509 182 6 43 3 n/a n/a 0 743
1998 444 149 4 18 3 n/a n/a 0 618
1999 470 188 7 24 3 n/a n/a 0 692
2000 482 167 3 18 3 n/a n/a 0 673
2001 472 166 4 25 3 n/a n/a 0 670
2002 441 137 7 32 2 n/a n/a 0 619
2003 441 137 7 32 2 n/a n/a 0 619
2004 473 156 5 35 5 n/a n/a 0 674
2005 449 164 4 26 2 n/a n/a 41 686
2006 421 157 4 26 1 n/a n/a 40 649
2007 415 120 3 24 0 n/a n/a 50 612
2008 437 122 7 27 3 n/a n/a 51 647
2009 475 122 8 29 6 n/a n/a 51 691
2010 371 122 6 40 4 0 38 0 581
2011 404 135 4 28 2 0 35 0 608
2012 352 113 8 42 4 0 40 0 559
2013 321 100 10 35 1 0 33 0 500
2014 317 113 9 37 1 0 35 0 512
2015 315 140 8 34 1 0 46 0 544
2016 313 127 7 39 2 0 31 0 519
2017 312 125 5 46 2 0 38 0 528
2018 295 128 6 51 2 0 39 0 521
2019 298 135 4 47 2 0 55 0 541
2020 282 106 6 43 2 0 50 0 489
2021 254 89 5 43 2 1 54 0 448
2022 248 74 3 46 2 1 50 0 424
2023 241 79 8 60 0 0 56 0 444

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 663 38.3 17.3 29
1996 663 38.3 17.3 29
1997 743 39.9 18.6 40.9
1998 618 36.0 17.2 35.3
1999 692 37.9 18.3 34.2
2000 673 32.1 21.0 41.2
2001 670 29.0 23.1 32.1
2002 619 27.9 22.2 32.3
2003 619 27.9 22.2 32.3
2004 674 36.0 18.7 30.3
2005 686 37.0 18.5 34.9
2006 649 40.0 16.2 37.3
2007 612 42.0 14.6 35.9
2008 647 42.0 15.4 38.6
2009 691 47.0 14.7 35.3
2010 581 38.0 15.2 37
2011 608 34.0 17.8 38.2
2012 559 32.0 17.4 41.5
2013 500 31.0 16.1 41.2
2014 512 32.0 16.0 42.6
2015 544 32.0 17.0 44.1
2016 519 33.0 15.7 43
2017 528 31.0 17.0 44.9
2018 521 30.0 17.3 51.4
2019 541 31.0 17.4 50.6
2020 489 31.0 15.7 47.9
2021 448 33.0 13.5 48.7
2022 424 32.0 13.2 n/a
2023 444 32.0 13.8 44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 663 38.3 17.3 29
1996 663 38.3 17.3 29
1997 743 39.9 18.6 40.9
1998 618 36.0 17.2 35.3
1999 692 37.9 18.3 34.2
2000 673 32.1 21.0 41.2
2001 670 29.0 23.1 32.1
2002 619 27.9 22.2 32.3
2003 619 27.9 22.2 32.3
2004 674 36.0 18.7 30.3
2005 686 37.0 18.5 34.9
2006 649 40.0 16.2 37.3
2007 612 42.0 14.6 35.9
2008 647 42.0 15.4 38.6
2009 691 47.0 14.7 35.3
2010 581 38.0 15.2 37
2011 608 34.0 17.8 38.2
2012 559 32.0 17.4 41.5
2013 500 31.0 16.1 41.2
2014 512 32.0 16.0 42.6
2015 544 32.0 17.0 44.1
2016 519 33.0 15.7 43
2017 528 31.0 17.0 44.9
2018 521 30.0 17.3 51.4
2019 541 31.0 17.4 50.6
2020 489 31.0 15.7 47.9
2021 448 33.0 13.5 48.7
2022 424 32.0 13.2 n/a
2023 444 32.0 13.8 44.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $325 (3.9%) $7,951 (96.1%) $8,276
2018 $340 (4.0%) $8,154 (96.0%) $8,494
2019 $382 (4.5%) $8,191 (95.5%) $8,573

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary Lee Clark Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 131st of 1242 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)58.164.1
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)5652.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)81.479.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Camden County)6964.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)53.347.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)5949.4
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)68.573.9
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)64.561.7
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)59.859.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)56.556
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)63.462
 1.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)57.451.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Mary Lee Clark Elementary School)5069.6
 19.6%
   5th Grade Science (Camden County)5963.6
 4.6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students541444
 17.9%
African American13579
 41.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic4760
 27.7%
Pacific Islander00
White298241
 19.1%
Two or More Races5556
 1.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.6%44.4%
 6.3%


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Mary Lee Clark Elementary School ranks 126th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Mary Lee Clark Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saint Marys Middle School
High : Camden County High School

Students at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School are 54% White, 18% African American, 14% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Mary Lee Clark Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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