Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School

Summary:

Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 610 students in grades PK-5 in Jesup, Georgia, which is part of the Wayne County School District. However, the school consistently underperforms state and county averages on standardized tests, ranking between 638-968 out of 1,200-1,250 Georgia elementary schools over the past 10 years and maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

Martha Rawls Smith Elementary has a very high percentage of students, around 72-75%, who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average. This suggests that poverty and socioeconomic challenges may be significant factors impacting the school's performance. Interestingly, the other elementary schools in the Wayne County district, such as Odum Elementary, generally outperform Martha Rawls Smith on test scores and statewide rankings, with Odum being a high-performing school in the top 5% of Georgia elementary schools.

Despite the relatively low spending per student at Martha Rawls Smith, between $9,100-$10,300, the school's test scores and rankings are still below the state and county averages. This indicates that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving outcomes at the school. The consistent underperformance of Martha Rawls Smith Elementary over the past 10 years suggests that addressing the school's challenges will likely require a multi-faceted approach targeting both academic and socioeconomic factors.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1206 N 4th St
       Jesup, GA  31545


(912) 427-1044

District: Wayne County

SchoolDigger Rank:
843rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Arthur Williams Middle School
High:    Wayne County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  610

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.8%
African American:
33.0%
Hispanic:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.2% Help


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Compare Details Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School ranks worse than 67.5% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.58. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wayne County:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County 93rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 38.66 772nd 1101 29.9%
2007 35.46 835th 1125 25.8%
2010 39.12 833rd 1183 29.6%
2011 54.55 648th 1212 46.5%
2012 42.61 820th 1201 31.7%
2013 26.29 1000th 1225 18.4%
2014 30.80 968th 1231 21.4%
2015 34.73 807th 1240 34.9%
2016 43.49 663rd 1233 46.2%
2017 42.06 676th 1205 43.9%
2018 45.11 628th 1209 48.1%
2019 48.27 607th 1234 50.8%
2021 43.63 638th 1214 47.4%
2022 30.24 840th 1244 32.5%
2023 28.14 870th 1242 30.0%
2024 30.58 843rd 1248 32.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Open Quote Mrse is an excellent school with the best teachers and students ever!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 413 200 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1995 398 176 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1996 398 176 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 586
1997 410 182 3 13 1 n/a n/a 0 609
1998 396 183 4 15 1 n/a n/a 0 599
1999 406 182 2 21 1 n/a n/a 0 612
2000 444 155 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2001 411 170 3 27 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2002 400 178 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2003 400 178 4 26 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2004 358 164 4 21 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2005 340 162 2 20 2 n/a n/a 13 539
2006 349 159 3 28 2 n/a n/a 13 554
2007 340 154 6 34 1 n/a n/a 16 551
2008 354 140 2 32 0 n/a n/a 15 543
2009 397 161 1 33 0 n/a n/a 11 603
2010 315 190 2 39 1 1 2 0 550
2011 367 189 4 46 6 0 27 0 639
2012 330 188 5 57 3 0 32 0 615
2013 338 185 4 59 3 0 42 0 631
2014 315 184 5 55 1 0 38 0 598
2015 283 181 7 62 1 0 38 0 572
2016 278 198 6 64 1 0 33 0 580
2017 264 198 5 56 1 0 26 0 550
2018 265 207 5 60 0 0 30 0 567
2019 272 220 4 71 0 0 28 0 595
2020 292 231 5 93 0 0 34 0 655
2021 242 203 4 87 1 1 37 0 575
2022 254 184 1 85 0 1 43 0 568
2023 261 201 1 97 0 1 49 0 610

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 Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 629 35.0 18.0 47.1
1995 586 35.0 16.7 50.2
1996 586 35.0 16.7 50.2
1997 609 44.5 13.7 59.6
1998 599 36.6 16.4 62.9
1999 612 37.3 16.4 60.3
2000 626 35.0 17.9 58.8
2001 611 32.9 18.6 64.2
2002 608 32.5 18.7 59.5
2003 608 32.5 18.7 59.5
2004 548 30.5 18.0 60.2
2005 539 33.0 16.3 66.9
2006 554 38.9 14.2 67.1
2007 551 37.0 14.9 69.2
2008 543 39.5 13.7 67.8
2009 603 43.2 14.0 69.6
2010 550 42.6 12.9 70.7
2011 639 42.1 15.1 72.1
2012 615 41.0 15.0 77.7
2013 631 40.6 15.5 79.6
2014 598 38.8 15.4 78.8
2015 572 38.0 15.0 81.6
2016 580 39.0 14.8 82.9
2017 550 40.3 13.6 88.5
2018 567 43.3 13.0 87.7
2019 595 45.6 13.0 88.6
2020 655 45.6 14.3 79.2
2021 575 49.1 11.7 72.3
2022 568 43.2 13.1 n/a
2023 610 45.0 13.5 75.2

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 Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 629 35.0 18.0 47.1
1995 586 35.0 16.7 50.2
1996 586 35.0 16.7 50.2
1997 609 44.5 13.7 59.6
1998 599 36.6 16.4 62.9
1999 612 37.3 16.4 60.3
2000 626 35.0 17.9 58.8
2001 611 32.9 18.6 64.2
2002 608 32.5 18.7 59.5
2003 608 32.5 18.7 59.5
2004 548 30.5 18.0 60.2
2005 539 33.0 16.3 66.9
2006 554 38.9 14.2 67.1
2007 551 37.0 14.9 69.2
2008 543 39.5 13.7 67.8
2009 603 43.2 14.0 69.6
2010 550 42.6 12.9 70.7
2011 639 42.1 15.1 72.1
2012 615 41.0 15.0 77.7
2013 631 40.6 15.5 79.6
2014 598 38.8 15.4 78.8
2015 572 38.0 15.0 81.6
2016 580 39.0 14.8 82.9
2017 550 40.3 13.6 88.5
2018 567 43.3 13.0 87.7
2019 595 45.6 13.0 88.6
2020 655 45.6 14.3 79.2
2021 575 49.1 11.7 72.3
2022 568 43.2 13.1 n/a
2023 610 45.0 13.5 75.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $697 (7.6%) $8,418 (92.3%) $9,116
2018 $993 (9.7%) $9,286 (90.3%) $10,279
2019 $948 (9.7%) $8,865 (90.3%) $9,813

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 607th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 870th of 1242 Elementary schools
 20.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School)47.124.4
 22.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County)44.629
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School)51.829.3
 22.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)52.937.5
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School)27.126.5
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County)3531.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School)45.928.9
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)44.343.9
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School)35.823.5
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County)45.530.9
 14.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School)35.814.7
 21.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County)42.232
 10.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School)42.135.3
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Wayne County)48.644.8
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students595610
 2.5%
African American220201
 8.6%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic7197
 36.6%
Pacific Islander01
White272261
 4%
Two or More Races2849
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.6%75.2%
 13.3%


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Students who attend Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arthur Williams Middle School
High : Wayne County High School

Students at Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School are 43% White, 33% African American, 16% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 610 students attended Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School.

Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School ranks 843rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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