Summary:
Fairington Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lithonia, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 546 students. Unfortunately, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating very poor academic performance.
Fairington Elementary's academic struggles are significant, with proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments that are far below state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.8% of 3rd graders, 15.9% of 4th graders, and 28.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to state averages of 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics and Science is even more concerning, with proficiency rates well below 20% in many grade levels. This pattern of underperformance has been consistent over the past several years.
While Fairington Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the state average, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes. Interestingly, the nearby schools in the DeKalb County School District, such as Rainbow Elementary, Marbut Elementary, and Flat Rock Elementary, generally outperform Fairington Elementary on state assessments, while the nearby Leadership Preparatory Academy charter school significantly outperforms the local public schools. Addressing the challenges at Fairington Elementary will require a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to improve student learning and achievement.
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