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Spalding Drive Elementary School

Charter | PK-5 | 468 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted February 16, 2004

My three children love Spalding, and it is amazing how much the teachers care about and challenge the students to their educational potential. We find Spalding to have an inviting environment that promotes learning with a neighborhood school feeling.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 16, 2004

We love Spalding! My children have the opportunity to experience a wonderfully diverse environment without any of the drawbacks. First, there is such a balanced mix of ethnicity that you don't see 'mostly white' or 'mostly hispanic' - you just see 'mostly kids' (the way it should be!) Although some of the children come from homes where English is not spoken there is really no language barrier there. Spalding's ESOL program is a magical thing! And as for my children, who are in the gifted program, they are challenged and engaged with above-level course work. They love their school! The staff is outstanding, and the PTA is phenomenal with 100% membership!
—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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

78 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

60 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

58 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

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 91% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

82 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
72%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
82%
Social Studies

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

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%
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
Black 37% 38%
Hispanic 36% 10%
White 25% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 24%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 58%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 12%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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130 West Spalding Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: (770) 551-5880

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