West Laurens Middle School vs. Northwest Laurens Elementary School
Should you attend West Laurens Middle School or Northwest Laurens Elementary School? 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
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Northwest Laurens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 898 students in grades 6-8, West Laurens Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 889 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwest Laurens 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 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-5
Total Students
898 students
889 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
63 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#446 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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80
Kindergarten Students
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136
Grade 1 Students
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128
Grade 2 Students
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135
Grade 3 Students
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139
Grade 4 Students
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137
Grade 5 Students
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134
Grade 6 Students
291
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Grade 7 Students
304
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Grade 8 Students
303
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
27%
26%
% White
64%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%