Summary:
Belwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Calhoun, Georgia, with 518 students. It is part of the Gordon County School District, which is ranked 83 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Belwood Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 339 and 659 over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 659 out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools.
Belwood Elementary faces several challenges, including lower test scores compared to the state and county averages, particularly in English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.3% of 3rd graders, 30% of 4th graders, and 42% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2% respectively. Additionally, Belwood has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.93% to 62.93% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Despite the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state, its test scores and overall performance are still lagging behind nearby schools, such as Sonoraville Elementary, which had significantly higher proficiency rates in 2023-2024.
The school's challenges may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, as well as potential issues with teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership. To improve its performance, Belwood Elementary may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of its student population, while also focusing on enhancing the overall quality of education provided to its students.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Gordon County
SchoolDigger Rank:
659th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools
Students who attend Belwood Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2
Number of students: 518
Racial breakdown:
White:
67.2%
Hispanic:
25.1%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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African American:
2.3%
Asian:
0.6%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.9%
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