Social Circle Elementary School

Summary:

Social Circle Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Social Circle City District in Georgia, with 379 students and a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and are very similar to the Social Circle City district as a whole. Compared to nearby schools, Social Circle Elementary outperforms lower-ranked schools like Middle Ridge Elementary and Porterdale Elementary, but underperforms higher-ranked schools like Newton County Theme School at Ficquett and Mansfield Elementary. The school's free/reduced lunch rate of around 45% is higher than the state average but lower than some nearby schools, which may contribute to its slightly lower test scores.

Over the past 10 years, Social Circle Elementary has maintained a relatively consistent performance, with a statewide ranking between 336 and 583 and a 3-star rating. While the school's performance is on par with district and state averages, there may be opportunities for improvement, especially in comparison to higher-performing nearby schools. Addressing the needs of the school's socioeconomically diverse student population could be a key focus area, and analyzing how resources are allocated could provide valuable insights for the school's leadership.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 240A W Hightower Trl
       Social Circle, GA  30025


(770) 464-2664

District: Social Circle City

SchoolDigger Rank:
465th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Social Circle Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Social Circle Middle School
High:    Social Circle High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.0%
African American:
18.5%
Hispanic:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.4% Help


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Compare Details Social Circle Elementary School ranks better than 62.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.75. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Social Circle Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Social Circle City:

SchoolDigger ranks Social Circle City 89th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Social Circle Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.23 607th 1101 44.9%
2007 48.24 675th 1125 40.0%
2008 32.88 860th 1134 24.2%
2009 46.57 693rd 1133 38.8%
2010 41.24 808th 1183 31.7%
2011 52.39 679th 1212 44.0%
2012 46.41 775th 1201 35.5%
2013 53.46 690th 1225 43.7%
2014 60.32 583rd 1231 52.6%
2015 52.58 547th 1240 55.9%
2016 51.76 541st 1233 56.1%
2017 54.50 492nd 1205 59.2%
2018 50.76 550th 1209 54.5%
2019 50.30 580th 1234 53.0%
2021 68.77 336th 1214 72.3%
2022 64.37 402nd 1244 67.7%
2023 69.74 336th 1242 72.9%
2024 58.75 465th 1248 62.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Social Circle Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Open Quote Never a bad teacher they are all great! Especially Mrs.Garrett and Mrs.Rhodes they should get teacher of the year every year. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, October 15, 2017

Open Quote When you compare apples to apples, this elementary school program offers more than most. Qualified & dedicated teachers/staff, Spanish for all grades, STEAM, top-rate computer labs in addition to laptops in the classroom, community service, a strong PTO and more. The school leadership leads visibly and is always stretching towards growth. All students are supported - no matter the need or strength. There is a strong sense of school community that is felt each day, Close Quote



Enrollment information for Social Circle 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 538 538
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 534 534
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 570 570
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 594 594
1994 392 193 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1995 434 193 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1996 434 193 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1997 432 180 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1998 485 189 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1999 489 185 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2000 473 201 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2001 494 219 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 715
2002 216 93 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 216 93 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 233 109 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2005 237 107 0 3 0 n/a n/a 11 358
2006 253 109 5 6 0 n/a n/a 16 389
2007 263 104 6 8 0 n/a n/a 14 395
2008 262 98 4 15 1 n/a n/a 6 386
2009 270 107 1 13 2 n/a n/a 11 404
2010 293 112 4 12 1 1 2 0 425
2011 275 101 5 10 1 1 11 0 404
2012 239 82 4 7 1 0 12 0 345
2013 253 68 2 6 0 0 12 0 341
2014 267 85 3 5 2 0 10 0 372
2015 270 73 6 9 0 0 14 0 372
2016 273 90 4 9 2 0 11 0 389
2017 270 79 6 14 1 0 7 0 377
2018 272 91 7 17 0 0 10 0 397
2019 251 91 8 17 0 0 14 0 381
2020 239 91 6 17 1 0 15 0 369
2021 239 81 3 19 1 1 12 0 356
2022 252 80 3 25 2 0 8 0 370
2023 273 70 3 18 0 0 15 0 379

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 Social Circle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 538 32.0 16.8 28.3
1991 534 32.0 16.6 30.1
1992 570 33.0 17.2 36.7
1993 594 33.0 18.0 39.9
1994 585 35.9 16.3 41.2
1995 628 38.5 16.3 45.7
1996 628 38.5 16.3 45.7
1997 612 41.5 14.7 49
1998 676 41.2 16.4 47.8
1999 676 45.5 14.9 46.7
2000 675 43.5 15.5 46.7
2001 715 46.9 15.2 46
2002 313 20.3 15.4 49.5
2003 313 20.3 15.4 49.5
2004 347 18.1 19.2 53.6
2005 358 24.5 14.6 52.2
2006 389 23.7 16.4 56.8
2007 395 24.5 16.1 53.5
2008 386 27.1 14.2 48.9
2009 404 27.9 14.5 56.5
2010 425 30.7 13.8 54.4
2011 404 28.3 14.2 57.7
2012 345 26.2 13.1 63.2
2013 341 24.5 13.9 55.1
2014 372 24.5 15.1 55.9
2015 372 24.0 15.5 56.2
2016 389 26.0 14.9 50.6
2017 377 25.9 14.5 50.1
2018 397 25.7 15.4 52.1
2019 381 26.0 14.6 52.2
2020 369 26.1 14.1 46.6
2021 356 28.7 12.4 40.4
2022 370 27.5 13.4 n/a
2023 379 27.0 14.0 45.4

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 Social Circle Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 538 32.0 16.8 28.3
1991 534 32.0 16.6 30.1
1992 570 33.0 17.2 36.7
1993 594 33.0 18.0 39.9
1994 585 35.9 16.3 41.2
1995 628 38.5 16.3 45.7
1996 628 38.5 16.3 45.7
1997 612 41.5 14.7 49
1998 676 41.2 16.4 47.8
1999 676 45.5 14.9 46.7
2000 675 43.5 15.5 46.7
2001 715 46.9 15.2 46
2002 313 20.3 15.4 49.5
2003 313 20.3 15.4 49.5
2004 347 18.1 19.2 53.6
2005 358 24.5 14.6 52.2
2006 389 23.7 16.4 56.8
2007 395 24.5 16.1 53.5
2008 386 27.1 14.2 48.9
2009 404 27.9 14.5 56.5
2010 425 30.7 13.8 54.4
2011 404 28.3 14.2 57.7
2012 345 26.2 13.1 63.2
2013 341 24.5 13.9 55.1
2014 372 24.5 15.1 55.9
2015 372 24.0 15.5 56.2
2016 389 26.0 14.9 50.6
2017 377 25.9 14.5 50.1
2018 397 25.7 15.4 52.1
2019 381 26.0 14.6 52.2
2020 369 26.1 14.1 46.6
2021 356 28.7 12.4 40.4
2022 370 27.5 13.4 n/a
2023 379 27.0 14.0 45.4

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 Social Circle Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $395 (4.5%) $8,362 (95.5%) $8,756
2018 $358 (3.8%) $8,995 (96.2%) $9,353
2019 $416 (4.2%) $9,482 (95.8%) $9,898

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Social Circle 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 580th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 336th of 1242 Elementary schools
 19.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle Elementary School)34.140.3
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle City)34.140.3
 6.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Social Circle Elementary School)50.846.3
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Social Circle City)50.846.3
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle Elementary School)49.637.2
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle City)49.637.2
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle Elementary School)45.447.9
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle City)45.447.9
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle Elementary School)36.758.7
 22%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Social Circle City)36.758.7
 22%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle Elementary School)42.256.2
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Social Circle City)42.256.2
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Social Circle Elementary School)44.560.3
 15.8%
   5th Grade Science (Social Circle City)44.560.3
 15.8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students381379
 0.5%
African American9170
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic1718
 5.9%
Pacific Islander00
White251273
 8.8%
Two or More Races1415
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.2%45.4%
 6.8%


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Students who attend Social Circle Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Social Circle Middle School
High : Social Circle High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Social Circle Elementary School.

Social Circle Elementary School ranks 465th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Social Circle Elementary School are 72% White, 18% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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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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