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Gainesville Exploration Academy

Public | K-5 | 950 students

 

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Posted April 20, 2010

My two children attend GEA. I'm very satisfied with the teachers, and principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2009

I am very unhappy with the school and the staff. They are unfriendly and rude. They have inappropriate expectations for the children there, and expect them to function like mindless robots. The office staff will tell parents anything to get them out of the office and out of their way. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. I also plan to tell everyone I know just how awful our experience has been there. I am withdrawing my child immidiately.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2009

GEA is a great school! They have great teachers and students. Teachers are always prepared and ready to teach. I love this school! :)
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 4, 2009

GEA is a wonderful school with excellent teachers! I am a parent and teacher at the school and believe that we have one of the better schools in the area. If I didn't believe in our school and the teachers at our school, then my children would attend. I would recommend any one to come join our family at GEA. Sincerely, Laetitia Sayne 4th Grade teacher and proud parent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2006

Not a school from the good old days, when they still included fun into the curriculium as a way of learning.. Way too strict on the kids!
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Posted February 5, 2006

After getting regonition by the President for C.R.C.T. scores their heads swelled up! That principal moved to Arizona right after and the one that took his place, takes all the credit. Dont ask her to help solve a problem that involves your child,whether it is due to a bullie,or its one of her teachers who like to yell at your child,,,etc.. She simply doesnt have the time...Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't it about the child? Not at this school!
—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.

152 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

152 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

152 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

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 85% in 2010.

141 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

142 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

141 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

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.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

136 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

137 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
68%

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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
56%

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 94% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
33%

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

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
52%
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
Hispanic 77% 12%
Black 11% 37%
White 5% 44%
Asian 4% 3%
Two or more races 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 48%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 90%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 8%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
  • Priscilla Collins
Fax number
  • (770) 535-3798

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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1145 McEver Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
Phone: (770) 287-1223

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