About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Polk County
Northside Elementary School is located in Cedartown, GA and is one of 7 elementary schools in Polk County School District. It is a public school that serves 494 students in grades PK-5.
Northside 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 Northside Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Northside Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northside Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Northside 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 Northside Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Northside Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northside Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Harpst Academy 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| Cherokee Elementary School 1.6 miles |  |
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| Westside Elementary School 1.7 miles |  |
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| Vineyard Harvester Christian Academy 3 miles | n/a | |
| Youngs Grove Elementary School 4.7 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 494
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Northside Elementary School had 84% 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)
White
42%
Hispanic
39%
Black
17%
Two or More Races
2%
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Polk County District Spending
$8,682Per Pupil
The Polk County spends $8,682 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 66% on instruction, 26% on support services, 8% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Polk County District
13:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Northside Elementary School had 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Polk County School DistrictTest Scores
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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TestRating
4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
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