About This School
Public School | Grades PK-6 | Murray County
Northwest Elementary School is located in Chatsworth, GA and is one of 6 elementary schools in Murray County School District. It is a public school that serves 589 students in grades PK-6.
Northwest 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 Northwest Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Northwest Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northwest Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Northwest 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 Northwest Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Northwest Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Northwest Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Eton Elementary School 6.3 miles |  |
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| Woodlawn Elementary School 6.3 miles |  |
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| Faith Christian Academy 6.6 miles | n/a | |
| Dawnville Elementary School 6.8 miles |  |
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| Chatsworth Elementary School 7.4 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 589
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Northwest Elementary School had 69% 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
83%
Hispanic
14%
Two or More Races
1%
Black
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Murray County District Spending
$8,573Per Pupil
The Murray County spends $8,573 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 65% on instruction, 29% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Murray County District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Northwest Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Murray 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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8 out of 10
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