Sugarmill Elementary

Summary:

Sugarmill Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Marys, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 652 students. The school is part of the Camden County School District, which is ranked 13th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sugarmill Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 188th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance consistently outperforms the state and district averages, with 76.4% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 75.5% in the district and 48.1% statewide. Sugarmill Elementary also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 38.5%, suggesting a more socioeconomically diverse student population compared to some nearby schools.

Sugarmill Elementary outperforms most of the nearby schools in the Camden County district in terms of academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Sugarmill Elementary's 4th-grade Math proficiency rate of 76.4% was significantly higher than the rates at Woodbine Elementary (70%), Kingsland Elementary (86.4%), and Saint Marys Elementary (94.2%). Sugarmill Elementary's sustained excellence and commitment to providing a quality education for its diverse student population make it a standout school in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2885 Winding Rd
       Saint Marys, GA  31558


(912) 882-8191

District: Camden County

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Sugarmill Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  652

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.0%
African American:
17.2%
Hispanic:
13.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Compare Details Sugarmill Elementary ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.98. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Sugarmill Elementary 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 Sugarmill Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.62 466th 1101 57.7%
2007 81.90 143rd 1125 87.3%
2008 80.80 154th 1134 86.4%
2009 69.14 355th 1133 68.7%
2010 77.75 235th 1183 80.1%
2011 73.48 339th 1212 72.0%
2012 70.34 382nd 1201 68.2%
2013 71.35 369th 1225 69.9%
2014 78.36 219th 1231 82.2%
2015 84.88 161st 1240 87.0%
2016 83.51 168th 1233 86.4%
2017 89.81 113th 1205 90.6%
2018 89.94 107th 1209 91.1%
2019 89.29 124th 1234 90.0%
2021 92.74 91st 1214 92.5%
2022 90.09 124th 1244 90.0%
2023 86.35 166th 1242 86.6%
2024 83.98 188th 1248 84.9%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, August 4, 2022

Open Quote Sooo taking my kids to this school I quickly realized that as a parent they don’t care about my opinion or what I say in regards to my children’s education, or prevention of potential bullying. My daughter already has had bullying problems last year with a boy inappropriately touching her, and I did notify the office the same day, but they never followed up with me about it. Not only that but they will hold kids back if they don’t test high enough and don’t provide any resources such as a summer program or tutoring programs to catch them up. Worst school ever, and I’m looking into other educational programs and trying to switch my kids schools. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sugarmill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 339 87 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1999 352 114 3 23 1 n/a n/a 0 493
2000 379 139 5 24 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2001 337 118 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 324 109 4 25 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2003 324 109 4 25 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2004 312 131 6 29 2 n/a n/a 0 480
2005 273 119 7 31 4 n/a n/a 27 461
2006 259 123 9 30 2 n/a n/a 30 453
2007 366 157 8 28 3 n/a n/a 47 609
2008 354 141 6 33 4 n/a n/a 46 584
2009 373 144 9 34 6 n/a n/a 41 607
2010 376 93 5 43 4 1 27 0 549
2011 340 94 10 37 2 0 31 0 514
2012 343 102 13 41 2 0 27 0 528
2013 344 106 13 41 2 0 39 0 545
2014 333 111 11 55 3 0 41 0 554
2015 319 91 6 48 4 0 29 0 497
2016 344 94 6 28 3 1 33 0 509
2017 325 106 8 36 3 0 39 0 517
2018 340 110 11 44 0 0 39 0 544
2019 377 85 8 54 0 1 41 0 566
2020 373 97 5 55 0 0 62 0 592
2021 349 86 2 59 3 1 53 0 553
2022 358 115 6 73 0 0 67 0 619
2023 385 112 5 86 0 0 64 0 652

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 Sugarmill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 441 25.8 17.1 40.6
1999 493 30.8 16.0 43.8
2000 547 29.0 18.9 51
2001 478 34.0 14.1 45.4
2002 464 32.0 14.5 44.4
2003 464 32.0 14.5 44.4
2004 480 35.0 13.7 49.8
2005 461 42.0 11.0 53.7
2006 453 41.0 11.0 57.2
2007 609 49.0 12.4 51.6
2008 584 48.5 12.0 49.1
2009 607 46.0 13.2 49.1
2010 549 41.0 13.3 42.8
2011 514 36.0 14.2 42.6
2012 528 32.5 16.2 43.2
2013 545 32.0 17.0 46.4
2014 554 33.0 16.7 44
2015 497 32.0 15.5 45.3
2016 509 31.0 16.4 46.6
2017 517 30.0 17.2 40.2
2018 544 31.0 17.5 43
2019 566 34.0 16.6 36.2
2020 592 35.0 16.9 34.5
2021 553 38.0 14.5 34
2022 619 39.0 15.8 n/a
2023 652 44.0 14.8 38.5

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 Sugarmill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 441 25.8 17.1 40.6
1999 493 30.8 16.0 43.8
2000 547 29.0 18.9 51
2001 478 34.0 14.1 45.4
2002 464 32.0 14.5 44.4
2003 464 32.0 14.5 44.4
2004 480 35.0 13.7 49.8
2005 461 42.0 11.0 53.7
2006 453 41.0 11.0 57.2
2007 609 49.0 12.4 51.6
2008 584 48.5 12.0 49.1
2009 607 46.0 13.2 49.1
2010 549 41.0 13.3 42.8
2011 514 36.0 14.2 42.6
2012 528 32.5 16.2 43.2
2013 545 32.0 17.0 46.4
2014 554 33.0 16.7 44
2015 497 32.0 15.5 45.3
2016 509 31.0 16.4 46.6
2017 517 30.0 17.2 40.2
2018 544 31.0 17.5 43
2019 566 34.0 16.6 36.2
2020 592 35.0 16.9 34.5
2021 553 38.0 14.5 34
2022 619 39.0 15.8 n/a
2023 652 44.0 14.8 38.5

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 Sugarmill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $483 (6.0%) $7,544 (94.0%) $8,027
2018 $565 (7.0%) $7,495 (93.0%) $8,060
2019 $545 (6.4%) $7,987 (93.6%) $8,532

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sugarmill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 124th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 166th of 1242 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sugarmill Elementary)69.255.4
 13.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)5652.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sugarmill Elementary)75.875
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Camden County)6964.8
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sugarmill Elementary)58.653.7
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)5949.4
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sugarmill Elementary)72.462.6
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)64.561.7
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sugarmill Elementary)60.662
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)56.556
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sugarmill Elementary)61.754.6
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)57.451.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sugarmill Elementary)6758.3
 8.7%
   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 Students566652
 15.2%
African American85112
 31.8%
American Indian00
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic5486
 59.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White377385
 2.1%
Two or More Races4164
 56.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.2%38.5%
 2.3%


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Students at Sugarmill Elementary are 59% White, 17% African American, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 652 students attended Sugarmill Elementary.

Students who attend Sugarmill Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

Sugarmill Elementary ranks 188th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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