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Jordye Bacon Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 503 students

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Posted November 28, 2009

This school is great Compared to other schools. I have two children that attend this school and they are both very good students. When my children are having a hard time, there are free tutoring sessions available which helps a lot. I give this school 5 stars in the education category.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2008

I am a member of the military and my son has a hard time grasping concepts at times, he has had communication issues which has made it difficult for him to learn certain things. My son went to Jordye Bacon during kindergarten, and at the beginning it was pretty rocky, he wasn't doing so well, but the teachers sat down with him and helped him and he ended up graduating kindergarten with the rest of his peers and actually received awars in math, science and readying! I think this is an awesome school. Compared to what I would hear from friends stationed elsewhere, Jordye Bacon schools excelle pass the rest, my friend would be amazed at all of the things my son was learning at this school!
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Posted March 14, 2008

My child goes to this school and love it.. the staff is very friendly and most of them know all the kids by name. The class size is just right it the classes are to big than the childern will get lost and want get as much attention as they need it. The staff deserve a big pat on the back for the good work that they are doing. Thanks!! JBE
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Posted January 28, 2008

I think the classroom sizes are to small for the kids. I went to vist my child classroom and the room was just to small.Size does matter in a classroom.
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Posted January 1, 2008

I am a military member but I have lived here for many years. This school is under-rated, if you go by test scores alone. I have had two children go through Jordye Bacon and the administrative staff and the teachers are all awesome! The school is very nice. A lot of the kids that go there just can't test. They are too young to be thugs (yet) so the kids are all good, military and local children alike.
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Posted March 17, 2004

Both of my children attend Jordye Bacon Elementary. I have been very pleased with all aspects of their education. The teachers are very supportive and keep me informed by communicating with me often. Everyone appears to have very high expectations. My children are happy and their test scores are great! The administrators are top notch. I would consider it the best school in town!
—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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

68 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%
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.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

71 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

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 91% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
68%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
87%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
80%

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 94% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
72%
Social Studies

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

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
71%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
74%
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
Black 67% 38%
White 24% 46%
Hispanic 7% 10%
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 1%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 70%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 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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100 Deen St
Hinesville, GA 31313
Phone: (912) 876-3959

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