Summary:
The 30288 zip code in Georgia has only one public elementary school, Anderson Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 with 504 students. The school is part of the Clayton County school district, which is ranked 168 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Anderson Elementary School is struggling academically, with proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones Assessments significantly below the Clayton County and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, the school's proficiency rate is 23.6%, compared to 20.5% in Clayton County and 38.4% statewide. The school's academic performance has been declining, with its statewide ranking among Georgia elementary schools dropping from 1094 out of 1244 in 2021-2022 to 1114 out of 1248 in 2023-2024.
The high poverty rate at Anderson Elementary School, with 90.48% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance. Additionally, the school's spending per student of $8,746 (2018-2019 school year) is below the state average, which may limit the resources and support available to students. Targeted interventions and additional funding may be necessary to improve student outcomes at this struggling school.
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