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Brooks Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 298 students

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5 stars

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Posted September 9, 2011

Brooks elementary was a great school that had great programs for my friends and myself and it's small size helps keep problems down and makes the child experience much more enjoyable. No matter what point of the year your child joins the school, they will find their place and enjoy themselves as it happens year after year.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 26, 2010

Wonderful school, my son really enjoyed going there for Kindergarden. We look forward to many great years to come!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 18, 2008

As a parent of 3 children in this school right now, I cannot say enough good things about the staff. The faculty are highly qualified caring individuals who have encouraged my children to become their VERY best...I wouldn't go anywhere else if given the opportunity!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2008

My Children have been going to this school for 4 years. The education at this school is at the highest standards. The faculty are all extremely qualified and they all love their jobs.
—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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

50 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

50 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

49 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%
Social Studies

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

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
97%

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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
92%
Social Studies

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
87%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
88%
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 95% 46%
Black 2% 38%
Hispanic 2% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 1%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 16%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 10%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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119 Price Rd Box 1
Brooks, GA 30205
Phone: (770) 719-8150

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