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Blanchard Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 526 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted December 29, 2012

Very happy with this school! My daughter is in the second grade, and her teacher is great. My daughter has learned so much and is advanced compared to other children her age!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2012

I have two children attending Blanchard and I think it is one of the top elementary schools here in Columbus, Georgia. The teachers are all excellent, the principal is very hands on and available to the parents and the kids, and the rest of the staff at Blanchard are amazing. I would highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 31, 2012

I had to pull my daughter out of this school because her teacher wanted her on ADD medicine so that she can sit still. My daughter has always been a fast learner and just needed more to do. She would not hear of it when I asked for her to be tested for gifted and so after doing everything I could (taking her to Dr and getting him to say she was comepletely normal and doesn't need to be on any medicine, etc.), I decided to homeschool. She is now on the online public school Honor Roll system in the Advanced Learners Program. I feel like the teacher or principal didn't work with us towards a solution. Seems like they were just in it for a paycheck.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2005

My daughter went to Blanchard for four years and we loved every minute of it. Excellent school with excellent teachers who really care about the students. They also have a great art and music program.
—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.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

86 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

89 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
77%

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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
82%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 94% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%
Social Studies

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

105 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
80%
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 69% 44%
Black 20% 37%
Hispanic 6% 12%
Two or more races 3% 3%
Asian 2% 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 1%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 30%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 15%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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3512 Weems Rd
Columbus, GA 31909
Phone: (706) 748-2461

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