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Dresden Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 835 students

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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.

158 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

163 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

158 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

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 85% in 2010.

133 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

135 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

133 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

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.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
45%
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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

115 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
52%
Social Studies

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

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
44%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
59%
Social Studies

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

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
33%
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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
57%
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
Hispanic 88% 10%
Black 8% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
White 1% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 52%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 97%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 5%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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2449 Dresden Dr
Chamblee, GA 30341
Phone: (678) 676-7202

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