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Ambrose Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 408 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 18, 2013

My husband is originally from Douglas/Broxton. We are considering moving back there. My Niece goes to Ambrose and my sister-in-law loves the school. Can anyone provide a picture of the school? We won't be visiting again until December 2013. I know, a picture is just a picture but it helps me consider where our daughter will be attending if we do indeed move to Douglas.


Posted July 18, 2012

Ambrose is WONDERFUL my kids and i moved here 2 years ago. my child was the lowest reader for his whole grade. we came here from a bigger school where he didnt get as much help at all. from 2 years ago until now he isone of the best readers in his grade and im a very proud mom. i must say he got the best help at Ambrose and i am very glad we moved here. this year my 4 year old starts at Ambrose and i know she will get just as much help as my son has and always will. I dont agree with the comment about who u know cause we were strangers and everyone took us in like FAMILY.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 19, 2010

i went to Ambrose my kids went and i love the teachedrs this is the best school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2008

Ambrose is a great school. Our administrators are always positive and treat others with respect. I have never seen anyone treated unfairly. The administrators always encourage everyone to do their very best (students and faculty). Ambrose is like a family. We also have parents who get involved with school activities and with student learning. I am proud to be a part of this school.


Posted June 4, 2008

This is my seventh year teaching at Ambrose Elementary and I must beg to differ with the previous review. It doesn't simply boil down to who you know. When it comes to our students, everyone is treated fairly and there is a step by step discipline plan that is followed for all students, regardless fo who they know or who their parents are. Obviously you feel that your children were treated unfairly but, please understand that administrators nor teachers are allowed to give information regarding punishment/disciplinary action received by any other students in the school other than their own!! Ambrose is the best of the best and I am honored and privileged to teach there!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 22, 2005

'Great School' I went there in my younger days and it was a great school with excellent teachers as it still is today. My niece attends Ambrose and she enjoys it a lot. It is a challenging school as well. As far as the previous review, it also boils down to the parenting given to your children, do not let others affect yourself or your child. In any situation there are going to be some negatives but you have to turn it into an advantage for yourself.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted April 2, 2004

Great school but unfortunately it all boils down to who you know. Kids of some parents get treated better than the regular students and upsets the students. My kids have gone there for quite some time now and I think I have had enough therefore I will be changing them this year. Great teachers! But then again who you know all plays into it.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 86% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

59 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 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.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

61 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

61 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 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.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
93%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 81% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 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.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 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.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
94%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 77% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, social studies, science, English language arts and math in grades 3 through 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.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
96%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Georgia administered the Middle Grades Writing Assessment (MGWA) to students in grades 5 and 8. The MGWA is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Georgia's state standards

Source: Georgia Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 56% 46%
Hispanic 26% 10%
Black 17% 38%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 14%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 71%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 13%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3753 Vickers Xing
Ambrose, GA 31512
Phone: (912) 359-5500

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