Gum Springs Elementary School vs. Jefferson Academy
Should you attend Gum Springs Elementary School or Jefferson Academy? 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
Gum Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Jefferson Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 935 students in grades 3-5, Jefferson Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
3-5
Total Students
939 students
935 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
61 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#506 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#110 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
92
-
Kindergarten Students
117
-
Grade 1 Students
128
-
Grade 2 Students
165
-
Grade 3 Students
151
280
Grade 4 Students
138
332
Grade 5 Students
148
323
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
11%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
75%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%