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Northwest Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 582 students

 

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Posted October 12, 2012

Say they will do something and don't. Seem to cover up things. For sure they just tell you what you want to hear! Wish i could move my kids from this school. My kids haven't been happy at this school! This is not the school i was told it was. Very heart breaking.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2010

I moved to this area with several special needs children. I was concerned, due to limited funding and rural area, if my children would be a priority. I was amazed that the services my children recieve far exceed that of a large community...only to be topped with personal caring for my children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2008

I would'nt have my children in any other school,love the staff and the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2004

As a past parent and an employee of this school I feel that an over all injustice has been given to this school and the rateing it recieved. While building on Northwest ranked the highest on the state testing in the county and in the top 75% of the state of Georgia. We have been ranked high for several years. A misunderstanding about some paper work and our school was put on a list for needs improvement. I know there is always room for improvement and we ned to learn for our mistakes I still think this is a very good school with a great faculty and staff. On most part they make all the children feel they can learn and promote good self esteem. They also have the Additions Volunteer Program for parent volunteers, promote community programs, and has had basketball games with local t.v. stations for the children.
—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

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

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 85% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%
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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
66%
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 92% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 96% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 73% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 73% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
49%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
87%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 44%
Hispanic 14% 12%
Asian 1% 3%
Black 1% 37%
Two or more races 1% 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 5%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 63%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 11%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

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Chuck Piatt
Fax number
  • (706) 695-7751

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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110 McEntire Cir
Chatsworth, GA 30705
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