About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Dougherty County
West Town Elementary School is located in Albany, GA and is one of 16 elementary schools in Dougherty County School District. It is a public school that serves 489 students in grades PK-5.
West Town Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West Town Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Town Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Town Elementary School's students and teachers. more
West Town Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See West Town Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, West Town Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Town Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Learning Institute 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Alice Coachman Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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| Magnolia Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
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| St Teresa's School 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Lake Park Elementary School 2.1 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 489
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, West Town Elementary School had 93% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
98%
Two or More Races
2%
Hispanic
1%
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Dougherty County District Spending
$9,705Per Pupil
The Dougherty County spends $9,705 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 34% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dougherty County District
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, West Town Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the MGWA
What is it?
The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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