New Mountain Hill Elementary School

Summary:

New Mountain Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fortson, Georgia, serving 501 students in grades PK-4 and part of the highly-ranked Harris County School District.

New Mountain Hill Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages on the Milestones Assessment, with 67% of 3rd graders and 75.9% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 58.8% and 66.2% in the district, and 45.4% and 48.1% statewide. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Georgia elementary schools over the past 10 years and ranking 140th out of 1,248 in the 2023-2024 school year. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 to 15.4 students per teacher, New Mountain Hill also stands out for its efficient resource allocation, with per-student spending increasing from $8,963 in 2016-2017 to $10,182 in 2018-2019.

Compared to nearby schools like Pine Ridge Elementary and Park Elementary, New Mountain Hill Elementary is a top performer, with superior test scores, statewide ranking, and student-teacher ratio. The school also serves a more economically diverse student population, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate ranging from 24.49% to 30.34%, lower than the nearby Muscogee County schools. With its strong academic performance, efficient resource allocation, and stable educational environment, New Mountain Hill Elementary appears well-positioned to maintain and potentially improve its educational outcomes in the future.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 33 Mountain Hill Rd
       Fortson, GA  31808


(706) 323-1144

District: Harris County

SchoolDigger Rank:
140th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend New Mountain Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Creekside School
    Harris County Carver Middle School
High:    Harris County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  501

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.8%
Hispanic:
9.8%
African American:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.3% Help


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Compare Details New Mountain Hill Elementary School ranks better than 88.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.68. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

New Mountain Hill Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Harris County:

SchoolDigger ranks Harris County 19th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Mountain Hill Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.38 234th 1101 78.7%
2007 77.75 212th 1125 81.2%
2008 69.93 328th 1134 71.1%
2009 73.11 282nd 1133 75.1%
2010 73.49 304th 1183 74.3%
2011 79.14 220th 1212 81.8%
2012 68.43 416th 1201 65.4%
2013 66.04 462nd 1225 62.3%
2014 76.01 272nd 1231 77.9%
2015 82.54 178th 1240 85.6%
2016 84.24 164th 1233 86.7%
2017 82.66 185th 1205 84.6%
2018 83.11 189th 1209 84.4%
2019 75.73 270th 1234 78.1%
2021 83.48 188th 1214 84.5%
2022 83.69 196th 1244 84.2%
2023 80.05 226th 1242 81.8%
2024 89.68 140th 1248 88.8%
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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
Friday, December 2, 2016

Open Quote Excellent Staff and amazing involvement with each child! Close Quote



Enrollment information for New Mountain Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 278 278
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 397 397
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 408 408
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 407 407
1994 346 89 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1995 411 97 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1996 411 97 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1997 444 100 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1998 478 84 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1999 424 63 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2000 451 66 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2001 440 72 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2002 416 81 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2003 416 81 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2004 424 71 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2005 406 65 5 5 0 n/a n/a 2 483
2006 409 70 3 5 0 n/a n/a 4 491
2007 428 66 3 11 0 n/a n/a 4 512
2008 435 63 2 8 0 n/a n/a 5 513
2009 432 52 4 11 0 n/a n/a 5 504
2010 317 41 3 17 2 0 15 0 395
2011 325 35 2 16 1 0 17 0 396
2012 331 34 2 19 2 0 17 0 405
2013 354 33 4 16 2 0 18 0 427
2014 367 33 5 10 1 0 25 0 441
2015 378 41 5 17 1 0 26 0 468
2016 380 48 4 24 0 0 28 0 484
2017 396 46 4 22 0 0 31 0 499
2018 380 46 3 24 0 0 40 0 493
2019 394 51 2 35 0 0 38 0 520
2020 394 39 1 40 2 0 44 0 520
2021 378 31 1 44 2 0 38 0 494
2022 377 33 1 42 2 2 23 0 480
2023 385 40 3 49 2 2 20 0 501

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 New Mountain Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 278 16.0 17.3 24.8
1991 397 22.0 18.0 27.7
1992 408 22.0 18.5 31.4
1993 407 23.0 17.7 32.9
1994 436 29.1 15.0 34.6
1995 509 30.0 17.0 32.8
1996 509 30.0 17.0 32.8
1997 548 33.3 16.5 35.2
1998 566 33.9 16.7 31.6
1999 493 29.1 16.9 29
2000 522 30.9 16.9 27.2
2001 516 32.9 15.7 26.2
2002 502 32.6 15.4 27.3
2003 502 32.6 15.4 27.3
2004 501 31.4 16.0 26.1
2005 483 30.8 15.7 30.4
2006 491 29.6 16.6 26.1
2007 512 32.8 15.6 28.1
2008 513 35.5 14.5 27.2
2009 504 35.0 14.4 26.5
2010 395 27.0 14.6 30.4
2011 396 26.3 15.0 30.6
2012 405 24.3 16.6 32.8
2013 427 24.9 17.1 37.9
2014 441 26.5 16.6 33.1
2015 468 27.0 17.3 36.1
2016 484 28.0 17.2 36.8
2017 499 28.1 17.7 37.3
2018 493 30.1 16.3 35.9
2019 520 30.3 17.1 29.2
2020 520 31.5 16.5 26
2021 494 32.3 15.2 24.5
2022 480 32.9 14.5 n/a
2023 501 32.5 15.4 30.3

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 New Mountain Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 278 16.0 17.3 24.8
1991 397 22.0 18.0 27.7
1992 408 22.0 18.5 31.4
1993 407 23.0 17.7 32.9
1994 436 29.1 15.0 34.6
1995 509 30.0 17.0 32.8
1996 509 30.0 17.0 32.8
1997 548 33.3 16.5 35.2
1998 566 33.9 16.7 31.6
1999 493 29.1 16.9 29
2000 522 30.9 16.9 27.2
2001 516 32.9 15.7 26.2
2002 502 32.6 15.4 27.3
2003 502 32.6 15.4 27.3
2004 501 31.4 16.0 26.1
2005 483 30.8 15.7 30.4
2006 491 29.6 16.6 26.1
2007 512 32.8 15.6 28.1
2008 513 35.5 14.5 27.2
2009 504 35.0 14.4 26.5
2010 395 27.0 14.6 30.4
2011 396 26.3 15.0 30.6
2012 405 24.3 16.6 32.8
2013 427 24.9 17.1 37.9
2014 441 26.5 16.6 33.1
2015 468 27.0 17.3 36.1
2016 484 28.0 17.2 36.8
2017 499 28.1 17.7 37.3
2018 493 30.1 16.3 35.9
2019 520 30.3 17.1 29.2
2020 520 31.5 16.5 26
2021 494 32.3 15.2 24.5
2022 480 32.9 14.5 n/a
2023 501 32.5 15.4 30.3

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 New Mountain Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $176 (2.0%) $8,787 (98.0%) $8,962
2018 $185 (1.8%) $9,971 (98.2%) $10,156
2019 $97 (1.0%) $10,085 (99.0%) $10,182

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

Impact of COVID-19 on New Mountain Hill Elementary School

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 270th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 226th of 1242 Elementary schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Mountain Hill Elementary School)59.849.4
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harris County)59.746.9
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Mountain Hill Elementary School)69.160.5
 8.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harris County)59.447.7
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Mountain Hill Elementary School)44.648.8
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Harris County)45.143
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Mountain Hill Elementary School)61.463.4
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harris County)53.660.2
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students520501
 3.7%
African American5140
 21.6%
American Indian02
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic3549
 40%
Pacific Islander02
White394385
 2.3%
Two or More Races3820
 47.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.2%30.3%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about New Mountain Hill Elementary School

Students at New Mountain Hill Elementary School are 77% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend New Mountain Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creekside School
Middle : Harris County Carver Middle School
High : Harris County High School

New Mountain Hill Elementary School ranks 140th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 501 students attended New Mountain Hill 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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