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Ritch Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 330 students

 
 
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5 stars

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Posted December 1, 2010

I currently have two children at this school and one in middle school who completed all of his elementary years there. This is a great school with outstanding teachers and leadership. I've been very pleased, and my children have done very well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2009

My son attended Ritch Elementary for four years. He had the most amazing teachers throughout his elementary carreer at Ritch! I truley believe that he was challenged and motivated by the talented teachers that educated him during his four years at Ritch. His adventure going into middle school this fall is a very exciting one. The teachers and staff at Rich are a very important part of his past that will provide an exciting future for him as he continues his education in the Paulding School District
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Posted July 3, 2009

This year will be my sons second year at PB Ritch (2nd and 3rd grade) this is one of the best schools I have been in and I volunteer at schools in both Douglas and Paulding co. the staff is awesome and very caring
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2008

Outstanding school! Fantastic student teacher ratios - my son is in Kindergarten there and has done exceptionally well. This school also offers a good variety of programs to keep the children well-rounded; for example, Fitness Fridays. The children can come to the school 30 mintes before start time and go to the gym for a huge dance, yoga, fitness session led by the school's gym teacher. EXCELLENT!
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Posted February 28, 2007

This is one of the BEST schools in Paulding County! The staff is very caring and they all have the students best interests at heart. The principal is fantastic and the new School Improvement Specialist is FANTASTIC! The Assistant principal is also wonderful. Test grades a good, too!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2005

A Super School with Terrific Teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 30, 2004

I have two children at Ritch Elem. One of my boys is in resource with Mrs. Roddy and he loves it. He has made a hugh improvment returning to her class. My oldest son is in the 3rd grade and is reading in a 5th grade level. He loves school and enjoys going every day. He loves to learn and I believe that they are getting the academics requirments they need. I would recommend any child to go to 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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 85% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
51%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%
Social Studies

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

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
70%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
75%
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
White 68% 44%
Black 18% 37%
Hispanic 8% 12%
Two or more races 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 2%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 31%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 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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140 Bethel Church Rd
Hiram, GA 30141
Phone: (770) 443-4269

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