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Matilda Harris Elementary School vs. Saint Marys Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Matilda Harris Elementary School
1100 Lake Boulevard
Kingsland, GA 31548
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Saint Marys Elementary School
600 Osborne St
Saint Marys, GA 31558
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Matilda Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Saint Marys Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Matilda Harris Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Serving 580 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Saint Marys Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 52% (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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
682 students
580 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Matilda Harris 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 Saint Marys Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Matilda Harris Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Saint Marys Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Matilda Harris 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 Saint Marys Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Matilda Harris Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Camden 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 Saint Marys Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Camden 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

#303 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
#343 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Matilda Harris 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 Saint Marys Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 20% in GA)
58%
(Top 20% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matilda Harris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Camden 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 Saint Marys Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Camden County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 20% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 20% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matilda Harris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Camden 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 Saint Marys Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Camden County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Matilda Harris Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Camden 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 Saint Marys Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Camden 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 Matilda Harris Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Saint Marys Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
30
Kindergarten Students
109
86
Grade 1 Students
98
89
Grade 2 Students
104
94
Grade 3 Students
124
91
Grade 4 Students
100
89
Grade 5 Students
115
101

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Matilda Harris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Camden 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 Saint Marys Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Camden 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
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Matilda Harris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Camden 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 Saint Marys Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Camden 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
18%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Matilda Harris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Camden 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 Saint Marys Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Camden 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
54%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Matilda Harris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Camden 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 Saint Marys Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Camden 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
1%
% Two or more races
14%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Matilda Harris Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Camden 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 Saint Marys Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Camden County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Matilda Harris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Camden 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 Saint Marys Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Camden 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
37%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Matilda Harris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Camden 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 Saint Marys Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Camden 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
13%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Matilda Harris Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Camden 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 reduced-price lunch at Saint Marys Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Camden County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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