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New Holland Core Knowledge Academy

Public | PK-5 | 704 students

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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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

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 85% in 2010.

95 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

95 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

95 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
75%
Social Studies

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

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
56%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
62%
Social Studies

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

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
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

English Language Arts

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
54%
Social Studies

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

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
39%

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

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
66%
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 69% 10%
Black 23% 38%
White 7% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 34%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 96%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
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170 Barn St
Gainesville, GA 30501
Phone: (770) 287-1095

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