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Twiggs County Public Schools

GreatSchools Rating: 1 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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952 Main St
Jeffersonville, GA 31044
Twiggs County
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PH: (478) 945-3127
FAX: (478) 945-3078

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 981 students
  • 3 schools

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 CRCT Results

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 1

Reading
 73% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 63% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 58% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

Math
 71% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 2

Reading
 80% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 71% (2010)
 61% (2009)
 51% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

Math
 66% (2010)
 48% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 88% (2007)
The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 3

Reading
 74% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 95% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2010.

Social Studies
 48% (2010)
 44% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 79% in 2010.

Science
 55% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 47% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 69% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2010.

Math
 53% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 37% (2008)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading
 58% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.

Social Studies
 47% (2010)
 53% (2009)
 85% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2010.

Science
 56% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Science was 79% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 59% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2010.

Math
 37% (2010)
 48% (2009)
 45% (2008)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading
 86% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 77% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2010.

Social Studies
 68% (2010)
 47% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.

Science
 78% (2010)
 65% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 48% (2007)
The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 88% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.

Math
 54% (2010)
 41% (2009)
 50% (2008)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading
 70% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 81% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

Social Studies
 38% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 64% in 2010.

Science
 59% (2010)
 47% (2009)
 41% (2008)
 37% (2007)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 87% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.

Math
 59% (2010)
 43% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading
 76% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2010.

Social Studies
 48% (2010)
The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2010.

Science
 51% (2010)
 51% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Science was 80% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 74% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.

Math
 64% (2010)
 64% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading
 86% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 95% in 2010.

Social Studies
 41% (2010)
 29% (2009)
 45% (2008)
The state average for Social Studies was 70% in 2010.

Science
 35% (2010)
 28% (2009)
 21% (2008)
The state average for Science was 65% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 83% (2010)
 77% (2009)
 76% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2010.

Math
 55% (2010)
 42% (2009)
 64% (2008)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8, in science in grades 3 through 8, and in social studies in grades 3 through 5 and 8.
  • The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 GHSGT Results

 
Scale: % at or above passing

Grade 11

Social Studies
 44% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 81% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2010.

Science
 72% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 76% (2008)
The state average for Science was 90% in 2010.

English Language Arts
 76% (2010)
 84% (2009)
 87% (2008)
The state average for English Language Arts was 90% in 2010.

Math
 72% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 84% (2008)
 87% (2007)
The state average for Math was 91% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) in English language arts, math, science and social studies to students in grade 11.
  • The GHSGT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • Students must pass all parts of the GHSGT in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Georgia: An Overview

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 GHSWT Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Writing
 73% (2010)
 72% (2008)
 73% (2007)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2010.

Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 Georgia administered the Georgia High School Writing Test (GHSWT) to students in grade 11.
  • The GHSWT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia.
  • Students must pass the GHSWT in order to graduate from high school.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1312
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Teacher Education Levels
Information about this data
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Bachelor's degree39%40%
Master's degree51%44%
Specialist's degree10%14%
Doctorate degree0%1%
Teacher Experience and Credentials: Issues to Consider >
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1414
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Black, not Hispanic68%38%
White, not Hispanic30%46%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
Hispanic<1%10%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged82%50%
Students with disabilities19%12%
Limited English proficient0%5%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,392$9,089
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%64%
Student and staff support14%9%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures19%16%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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