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Heard-mixon Elementary School vs. Live Oak Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Heard-mixon Elementary School
14110 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Live Oak Elementary School
500 Kirkland Rd
Covington, GA 30016
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heard-mixon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 922 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Live Oak Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
439 students
922 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heard-mixon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Live Oak Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heard-mixon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Live Oak Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heard-mixon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Live Oak Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heard-mixon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Live Oak Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1678 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#1825 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heard-mixon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Live Oak Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
19%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heard-mixon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Live Oak Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heard-mixon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Live Oak Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heard-mixon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Live Oak Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newton County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heard-mixon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Live Oak Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
74
Kindergarten Students
49
128
Grade 1 Students
68
155
Grade 2 Students
75
139
Grade 3 Students
83
129
Grade 4 Students
72
149
Grade 5 Students
60
148

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heard-mixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Live Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heard-mixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Live Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
47%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heard-mixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Live Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
32%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heard-mixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Live Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heard-mixon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Live Oak Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newton County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.26
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heard-mixon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Live Oak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heard-mixon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Live Oak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
(21-22 School Year Data)
10%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heard-mixon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Live Oak Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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