Sugarmill Elementary

Q: Is Sugarmill Elementary a good school?

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

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:
188^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,532

Students who attend Sugarmill Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 661

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.1%

African American:

15.9%

Hispanic:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sugarmill Elementary ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 7^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Camden County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Sugarmill Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.1%), African American (15.9%), Hispanic (15.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Camden County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sugarmill Elementary is 14.6. 7 elementary schools in the Camden County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sugarmill Elementary employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sugarmill Elementary is $8,532. 4 elementary schools in the Camden County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sugarmill Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Camden County:

SchoolDigger ranks Camden County 13^th 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
2006	62.62	466^th	1101	57.7%
2007	81.90	143^rd	1125	87.3%
2008	80.80	154^th	1134	86.4%
2009	69.14	355^th	1133	68.7%
2010	77.75	235^th	1183	80.1%
2011	73.48	339^th	1212	72.0%
2012	70.34	382^nd	1201	68.2%
2013	71.35	369^th	1225	69.9%
2014	78.36	219^th	1231	82.2%
2015	84.88	161^st	1240	87.0%
2016	83.51	168^th	1233	86.4%
2017	89.81	113^th	1205	90.6%
2018	89.94	107^th	1209	91.1%
2019	89.29	124^th	1234	90.0%
2021	92.74	91^st	1214	92.5%
2022	90.09	124^th	1244	90.0%
2023	86.35	166^th	1242	86.6%
2024	83.98	188^th	1248	84.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, August 4, 2022

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
2024	384	105	12	100	1	0	59	0	661

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
2024	661	45.0	14.6	40.5

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
2024	661	45.0	14.6	40.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sugarmill Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 124^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 166^th 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)	69.2	55.4	13.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)	56	52.7	3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sugarmill Elementary)	75.8	75	0.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Camden County)	69	64.8	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sugarmill Elementary)	58.6	53.7	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)	59	49.4	9.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sugarmill Elementary)	72.4	62.6	9.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)	64.5	61.7	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sugarmill Elementary)	60.6	62	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)	56.5	56	0.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sugarmill Elementary)	61.7	54.6	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)	57.4	51.5	5.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sugarmill Elementary)	67	58.3	8.7%
5th Grade Science (Camden County)	59	63.6	4.6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	566	652	15.2%
African American	85	112	31.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	5	37.5%
Hispanic	54	86	59.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	377	385	2.1%
Two or More Races	41	64	56.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.2%	38.5%	2.3%

Schools Near Sugarmill Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sugarmill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2885 Winding Rd	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 882-8191	661	45	14.6	40.5%	384 (58.1%)	105 (15.9%)	100 (15.1%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (8.9%)	84	188^th of 1248 public elementary schools	84.9%		86.4	166^th of 1242 public elementary schools	86.6%	22	60.4	71.9	61.2	67.3	76.4	47.6	52.4	$8,532	$545	$7,987
Crooked River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3570 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 673-6995	603	44	13.7	48.4%	344 (57.0%)	108 (17.9%)	86 (14.3%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	58 (9.6%)	86.9	166^th of 1248 public elementary schools	86.7%		72.7	307^th of 1242 public elementary schools	75.3%	141	56.3	51.8	65.5	66.3	72.9	59.8	66.7	$7,537	$436	$7,101
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Mickler Dr	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 882-4373	455	33	13.7	49.2%	254 (55.8%)	74 (16.3%)	70 (15.4%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.4%)	90.6	126^th of 1248 public elementary schools	89.9%		90.2	131^st of 1242 public elementary schools	89.5%	5	58.9	61.2	67.1	69.9	74.2	74.3	62.9	$8,573	$382	$8,191
Matilda Harris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1100 Lake Boulevard	Kingsland	31548	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 729-2940	682	47	14.5	50.0%	369 (54.1%)	123 (18.0%)	85 (12.5%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (13.5%)	85	178^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.7%		85.3	178^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.7%		55.3	43.0	65.7	70.7	67.4	58.8	68.6	$7,887	$476	$7,410
David L Rainer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	850 May Creek Dr	Kingsland	31548	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 729-9071	539	37	14.5	56.6%	277 (51.4%)	128 (23.7%)	71 (13.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	57 (10.6%)	69.4	350^th of 1248 public elementary schools	72.0%		67.9	360^th of 1242 public elementary schools	71.0%	10	46.2	48.7	56.3	61.5	65.3	35.8	45.7	$9,035	$643	$8,392
Saint Marys Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Osborne St	Saint Marys	31558	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 882-4839	580	39	14.8	60.7%	365 (62.9%)	94 (16.2%)	55 (9.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	58 (10.0%)	77.6	254^th of 1248 public elementary schools	79.6%		78.5	247^th of 1242 public elementary schools	80.1%	7	50.6	64.0	53.6	62.1	94.2	47.9	43.8	$8,434	$452	$7,982
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	277 Roberts Path	Woodbine	31569	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 576-4800	463	34	13.6	70.8%	241 (52.1%)	122 (26.3%)	39 (8.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (13.0%)	84.5	184^th of 1248 public elementary schools	85.3%		76.9	265^th of 1242 public elementary schools	78.7%	81	64.4	58.0	54.8	76.7	73.9	43.5	62.9	$9,045	$759	$8,286
Kingsland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	900 W King Ave	Kingsland	31548	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 729-5246	368	27	13.6	63.9%	234 (63.6%)	46 (12.5%)	44 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.7%)	87.6	158^th of 1248 public elementary schools	87.3%		87	158^th of 1242 public elementary schools	87.3%		49.1	45.5	70.3	79.2	86.4	58.1	73.0	$8,279	$419	$7,861
Woodbine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	495 Broadwood Dr	Woodbine	31569	Camden County	Camden County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 576-5245	362	28	12.9	65.5%	242 (66.9%)	70 (19.3%)	13 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.9%)	85.9	173^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	86.1%		86.3	169^th of 1242 public elementary schools	86.4%	4	46.3	52.0	81.6	63.0	70.0	57.1	87.8	$9,265	$403	$8,862

Frequently Asked Questions about Sugarmill Elementary

Is Sugarmill Elementary a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Sugarmill Elementary?

Students at Sugarmill Elementary are 58% White, 16% African American, 15% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Sugarmill Elementary in?

Camden County

What schools do graduates of Sugarmill Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sugarmill Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

How many students attend Sugarmill Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 661 students attended Sugarmill Elementary.

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