West Jackson Elementary School vs. Gum Springs Elementary School
Should you attend West Jackson Elementary School or Gum Springs Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Jackson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Gum Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,082 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Jackson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 939 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gum Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
1,082 students
939 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
69 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#506 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
100
92
Kindergarten Students
160
117
Grade 1 Students
158
128
Grade 2 Students
162
165
Grade 3 Students
163
151
Grade 4 Students
165
138
Grade 5 Students
174
148
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
29%
11%
% Black
14%
5%
% White
48%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%