Gum Springs Elementary School
Gum Springs Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-5 | Jackson County
Gum Springs Elementary School is located in Jefferson, GA and is one of 8 elementary schools in Jackson County School District. It is a public school that serves 777 students in grades PK-5.
Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Gum Springs 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 Gum Springs Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Trail Christian School 2.4 miles | n/a | |
| County Line Elementary School 4.5 miles |  |
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| West Jackson Intermediate School 5.2 miles |  |
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| West Jackson Primary Elementary School 5.2 miles |  |
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| Holsenbeck Elementary School 5.3 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 777
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Gum Springs Elementary School had 30% 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
85%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
5%
Black
3%
Two or More Races
2%
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Jackson County District Spending
$10,161Per Pupil
The Jackson County spends $10,161 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 33% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Jackson County District
15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Gum Springs Elementary School had 15 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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TestRating
9 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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