Heard-Mixon Elementary School

Summary:

Heard-Mixon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 427 students in grades PK-5 in Covington, Georgia, which is part of the Newton County School District. The school has faced significant challenges, consistently underperforming the district and state averages on academic assessments.

Heard-Mixon Elementary has seen a steady decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, dropping from 540th out of 1,231 Georgia elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,008th out of 1,248 in 2023-2024. It is currently rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.92% in 2020-2021 to 85.01% in 2022-2023, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a small student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains low compared to the state and district averages.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the Newton County School District, such as Mansfield Elementary and East Newton Elementary, have higher proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessments and are ranked higher statewide. Additionally, the Newton County Theme School at Ficquett stands out as a high-performing school within the district, suggesting that there is potential for improvement, but Heard-Mixon Elementary has not been able to replicate this success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 14110 Highway 36
       Covington, GA  30014


(770) 784-2980

District: Newton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1008th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Heard-Mixon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Indian Creek Middle School
High:    Alcovy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.3%
White:
37.5%
Hispanic:
13.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85% Help


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Compare Details Heard-Mixon Elementary School ranks worse than 80.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.78. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Heard-Mixon Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Newton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton County 157th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heard-Mixon Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.58 399th 1101 63.8%
2007 56.40 565th 1125 49.8%
2008 37.86 784th 1134 30.9%
2009 28.95 906th 1133 20.0%
2010 65.76 450th 1183 62.0%
2011 63.43 517th 1212 57.3%
2012 74.26 297th 1201 75.3%
2013 66.88 448th 1225 63.4%
2014 62.49 540th 1231 56.1%
2015 36.55 785th 1240 36.7%
2016 39.99 727th 1233 41.0%
2017 42.97 657th 1205 45.5%
2018 43.40 664th 1209 45.1%
2019 43.11 687th 1234 44.3%
2021 25.62 873rd 1214 28.1%
2022 22.75 956th 1244 23.2%
2023 20.03 1009th 1242 18.8%
2024 19.78 1008th 1248 19.2%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Heard-Mixon Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Open Quote The teachers and adminsitrators have been nothing but supportive in the four years I have had children at this school. The school is small and feels like a family. I have nothing but great things to say about Heard-Mixon Elementary. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Heard-Mixon 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 342 342
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 368 368
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 365 365
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 365 365
1994 406 99 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1995 451 81 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 539
1996 451 81 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 539
1997 466 101 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 573
1998 361 134 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1999 350 131 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2000 315 138 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 341 146 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 388 205 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 600
2003 388 205 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 600
2004 388 197 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 597
2005 405 187 0 11 1 n/a n/a 21 625
2006 266 150 0 8 1 n/a n/a 20 445
2007 291 158 1 21 1 n/a n/a 20 492
2008 305 188 1 13 0 n/a n/a 18 525
2009 326 149 0 13 0 n/a n/a 18 506
2010 328 159 0 12 0 0 13 0 512
2011 304 171 0 19 0 0 10 0 504
2012 340 105 1 20 0 0 7 0 473
2013 317 97 2 22 0 0 10 0 448
2014 318 115 1 41 0 1 14 0 490
2015 309 122 1 45 0 1 16 0 494
2016 272 113 3 52 0 0 20 0 460
2017 253 113 4 62 0 0 28 0 460
2018 243 104 2 56 0 0 23 0 428
2019 246 97 1 52 1 0 17 0 414
2020 227 109 2 44 1 0 16 0 399
2021 186 119 7 47 1 0 11 0 371
2022 175 134 6 51 1 0 15 0 382
2023 160 185 9 59 0 0 14 0 427

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 Heard-Mixon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 342 22.0 15.5 30.4
1991 368 23.0 16.0 31.5
1992 365 23.0 15.8 34.2
1993 365 20.0 18.3 36.2
1994 508 26.1 19.5 46.5
1995 539 29.0 18.6 46.9
1996 539 29.0 18.6 46.9
1997 573 29.0 19.8 51.1
1998 496 30.2 16.4 58.3
1999 483 29.2 16.5 55.7
2000 458 29.0 15.8 56.6
2001 488 28.6 17.1 59.4
2002 600 37.0 16.2 62.5
2003 600 37.0 16.2 62.5
2004 597 37.4 16.0 57.6
2005 625 45.9 13.6 56.1
2006 445 38.7 11.5 69.2
2007 492 37.8 13.0 62.9
2008 525 35.8 14.7 59.6
2009 506 37.0 13.7 67.2
2010 512 37.5 13.6 65
2011 504 35.6 14.1 68.8
2012 473 33.6 14.0 66
2013 448 34.2 13.0 70.3
2014 490 35.7 13.7 73.1
2015 494 36.0 13.7 71.3
2016 460 36.0 12.7 71.1
2017 460 34.0 13.5 73.5
2018 428 32.7 13.0 68.7
2019 414 29.7 13.9 68.4
2020 399 28.0 14.2 67.2
2021 371 31.2 11.8 60.9
2022 382 31.1 12.2 n/a
2023 427 30.1 14.1 85

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 Heard-Mixon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 342 22.0 15.5 30.4
1991 368 23.0 16.0 31.5
1992 365 23.0 15.8 34.2
1993 365 20.0 18.3 36.2
1994 508 26.1 19.5 46.5
1995 539 29.0 18.6 46.9
1996 539 29.0 18.6 46.9
1997 573 29.0 19.8 51.1
1998 496 30.2 16.4 58.3
1999 483 29.2 16.5 55.7
2000 458 29.0 15.8 56.6
2001 488 28.6 17.1 59.4
2002 600 37.0 16.2 62.5
2003 600 37.0 16.2 62.5
2004 597 37.4 16.0 57.6
2005 625 45.9 13.6 56.1
2006 445 38.7 11.5 69.2
2007 492 37.8 13.0 62.9
2008 525 35.8 14.7 59.6
2009 506 37.0 13.7 67.2
2010 512 37.5 13.6 65
2011 504 35.6 14.1 68.8
2012 473 33.6 14.0 66
2013 448 34.2 13.0 70.3
2014 490 35.7 13.7 73.1
2015 494 36.0 13.7 71.3
2016 460 36.0 12.7 71.1
2017 460 34.0 13.5 73.5
2018 428 32.7 13.0 68.7
2019 414 29.7 13.9 68.4
2020 399 28.0 14.2 67.2
2021 371 31.2 11.8 60.9
2022 382 31.1 12.2 n/a
2023 427 30.1 14.1 85

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 Heard-Mixon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $570 (5.5%) $9,864 (94.5%) $10,435
2018 $986 (8.7%) $10,311 (91.3%) $11,297
2019 $946 (7.9%) $11,031 (92.1%) $11,977

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Heard-Mixon 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 687th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 1009th of 1242 Elementary schools
 25.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heard-Mixon Elementary School)37.530.4
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newton County)33.126
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heard-Mixon Elementary School)36.627.5
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newton County)39.328
 11.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heard-Mixon Elementary School)30.521
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County)32.623.5
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heard-Mixon Elementary School)39.524.6
 14.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newton County)38.123.1
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heard-Mixon Elementary School)41.310
 31.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newton County)36.527.3
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heard-Mixon Elementary School)4410
 34%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newton County)31.917.1
 14.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Heard-Mixon Elementary School)41.315
 26.3%
   5th Grade Science (Newton County)28.723.6
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students414427
 3.1%
African American97185
 90.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian19
 800%
Hispanic5259
 13.5%
Pacific Islander00
White246160
 35%
Two or More Races1714
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.4%85%
 16.7%


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Students who attend Heard-Mixon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Indian Creek Middle School
High : Alcovy High School

Heard-Mixon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Georgia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Heard-Mixon Elementary School.

Students at Heard-Mixon Elementary School are 43% African American, 37% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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