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Ivy Creek Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 896 students

 
 
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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted May 3, 2006

Ivy creek has several good things going for it at present, none of which can be attributed to the principle. This administration is more concerned about the test scores and numbers to increase the budget. The problem is when you have neglected the students who need a little extra help, you loose those parents involvement and parents to like to share information. The teaching staff is a mixture of good and bad, its a crap shot you don't know what you will end up with from year to year. So far we have been 2 for 2.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2006

The teachers are incredible. Special areas have a lot to offer. The PTA is very involved in the school. Administration really believes that safety and well being of the children come first.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2005

Most of the teachers are great! Principal isn't visible, last school my kids attended the principal was always around and available.
—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.

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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.

137 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

137 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

137 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%

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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

133 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

132 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

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 91% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

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

English Language Arts

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

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

148 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%
Social Studies

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

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%
Social Studies

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

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%
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.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

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 57% 44%
Hispanic 17% 12%
Black 13% 37%
Asian 10% 3%
Two or more races 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 10%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 23%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 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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3443 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
Phone: (678) 714-3655

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