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Folkston Elementary School

Public | PK-3 | 481 students

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Posted April 7, 2005

Folkston is a great place to live and raise a family. My child loves his school. Ijust wish that more of the parents would get involved in the daily activities of the school.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

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Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

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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.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
64%
Social Studies

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

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
69%
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

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 65% 46%
Black 34% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hispanic 0% 10%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 61%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 9%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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34754 Okefenokee Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
Phone: (912) 496-2360

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