Sallas Mahone Elementary

Summary:

Sallas Mahone Elementary is a public elementary school in Valdosta, Georgia, serving 1,078 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Valdosta City School District, which is ranked 179 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Sallas Mahone Elementary consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on the Milestones Assessment. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 22.5% (3rd grade) to 30.4% (5th grade), while the state averages were 38.4% (3rd grade) and 48.2% (5th grade). In mathematics, the proficiency rates at Sallas Mahone Elementary ranged from 23.2% (5th grade) to 38% (3rd grade), compared to the state averages of 45.4% (3rd grade) and 41% (5th grade). The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

Sallas Mahone Elementary faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with a very high percentage of students (90.35% to 94.68%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. While the school's per-student spending has increased in recent years, it is unclear how these resources are being utilized to improve student outcomes. Compared to nearby schools in the Valdosta City, Brooks County, and Lowndes County districts, Sallas Mahone Elementary generally performs below the district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3686 Lake Laurie Dr
       Valdosta, GA  31605


(229) 333-8530

District: Valdosta City

SchoolDigger Rank:
883rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Sallas Mahone Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Valdosta Middle School
High:    Valdosta High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  1,078

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.7%
White:
14.7%
Hispanic:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.4% Help


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Compare Details Sallas Mahone Elementary ranks worse than 70.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.16. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Sallas Mahone Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Valdosta City:

SchoolDigger ranks Valdosta City 179th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sallas Mahone Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.44 232nd 1101 78.9%
2007 44.57 713th 1125 36.6%
2008 61.40 473rd 1134 58.3%
2009 60.72 485th 1133 57.2%
2010 70.96 352nd 1183 70.2%
2011 65.71 476th 1212 60.7%
2012 68.14 420th 1201 65.0%
2013 66.30 455th 1225 62.9%
2014 65.03 505th 1231 59.0%
2015 59.07 447th 1240 64.0%
2016 47.02 611th 1233 50.4%
2017 39.31 710th 1205 41.1%
2018 44.61 638th 1209 47.2%
2019 39.01 734th 1234 40.5%
2021 29.48 819th 1214 32.5%
2022 27.37 889th 1244 28.5%
2023 24.70 924th 1242 25.6%
2024 28.16 883rd 1248 29.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Sallas Mahone Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 288 231 12 15 3 n/a n/a 0 549
2002 268 253 14 9 1 n/a n/a 0 545
2003 268 253 14 9 1 n/a n/a 0 545
2004 266 253 16 15 2 n/a n/a 0 552
2005 241 275 22 13 1 n/a n/a 21 573
2006 267 314 25 18 4 n/a n/a 19 647
2007 280 314 26 23 4 n/a n/a 32 679
2008 284 315 22 18 5 n/a n/a 38 682
2009 385 518 34 43 11 n/a n/a 69 1060
2010 383 438 35 54 12 2 45 0 969
2011 348 443 39 55 7 1 36 0 929
2012 384 482 40 64 8 1 38 0 1017
2013 419 484 40 42 14 4 49 0 1052
2014 425 537 47 65 6 3 50 0 1133
2015 354 553 52 65 4 6 37 0 1071
2016 299 608 50 64 2 4 37 0 1064
2017 312 658 41 79 2 3 41 0 1136
2018 311 674 48 80 2 3 37 0 1155
2019 277 676 42 82 2 1 43 0 1123
2020 280 680 34 72 1 2 44 0 1113
2021 235 655 30 83 1 0 49 0 1053
2022 200 709 34 77 1 0 53 0 1074
2023 159 719 38 97 2 0 63 0 1078

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 Sallas Mahone Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 549 37.0 14.8 43.7
2002 545 33.5 16.3 44
2003 545 33.5 16.3 44
2004 552 35.5 15.5 49.3
2005 573 42.0 13.6 51.4
2006 647 44.0 14.7 47.1
2007 679 49.0 13.9 50.2
2008 682 51.0 13.4 51.9
2009 1060 75.2 14.1 59.6
2010 969 75.0 12.9 61.8
2011 929 63.0 14.7 57.1
2012 1017 61.9 16.4 58
2013 1052 68.7 15.3 58.7
2014 1133 67.2 16.8 97.3
2015 1071 68.0 15.7 100
2016 1064 66.0 16.1 99.7
2017 1136 68.3 16.6 100
2018 1155 70.2 16.4 100
2019 1123 72.6 15.4 100
2020 1113 70.9 15.6 94.7
2021 1053 72.9 14.4 94.7
2022 1074 76.7 14.0 n/a
2023 1078 75.9 14.2 90.4

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 Sallas Mahone Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 549 37.0 14.8 43.7
2002 545 33.5 16.3 44
2003 545 33.5 16.3 44
2004 552 35.5 15.5 49.3
2005 573 42.0 13.6 51.4
2006 647 44.0 14.7 47.1
2007 679 49.0 13.9 50.2
2008 682 51.0 13.4 51.9
2009 1060 75.2 14.1 59.6
2010 969 75.0 12.9 61.8
2011 929 63.0 14.7 57.1
2012 1017 61.9 16.4 58
2013 1052 68.7 15.3 58.7
2014 1133 67.2 16.8 97.3
2015 1071 68.0 15.7 100
2016 1064 66.0 16.1 99.7
2017 1136 68.3 16.6 100
2018 1155 70.2 16.4 100
2019 1123 72.6 15.4 100
2020 1113 70.9 15.6 94.7
2021 1053 72.9 14.4 94.7
2022 1074 76.7 14.0 n/a
2023 1078 75.9 14.2 90.4

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 Sallas Mahone Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $552 (7.3%) $7,027 (92.7%) $7,579
2018 $602 (7.4%) $7,534 (92.6%) $8,136
2019 $706 (8.2%) $7,911 (91.8%) $8,617

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sallas Mahone Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 734th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 924th of 1242 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sallas Mahone Elementary)27.922.2
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valdosta City)20.717.4
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sallas Mahone Elementary)34.534
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Valdosta City)27.530.1
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sallas Mahone Elementary)36.418.1
 18.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Valdosta City)25.713.3
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sallas Mahone Elementary)35.830.6
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Valdosta City)27.825.1
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sallas Mahone Elementary)4225.8
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Valdosta City)26.422
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sallas Mahone Elementary)39.113.5
 25.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Valdosta City)20.213.7
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sallas Mahone Elementary)33.925.8
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Valdosta City)21.518.4
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11231078
 4%
African American676719
 6.4%
American Indian22
Asian4238
 9.5%
Hispanic8297
 18.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White277159
 42.6%
Two or More Races4363
 46.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%90.4%
 9.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sallas Mahone Elementary

Sallas Mahone Elementary ranks 883rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Sallas Mahone Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valdosta Middle School
High : Valdosta High School

Students at Sallas Mahone Elementary are 67% African American, 15% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,078 students attended Sallas Mahone Elementary.


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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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