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Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 650 students

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4 stars

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Posted December 30, 2011

Teachers are so involved with the students, this is my sons 1st year at MRSE & he loves it, enjoys going to school everyday, loves his teachers so much, which he does miss his old school at times JEB noticed school needs so many upgrades, school looks run down, they really need to get some funding to make this school as nice as the others in Wayne County, its ashame because the staff deserves it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2009

The teachers and administrators go out of their way to work with parents and students. My daughter currently attends MRSE and I have been very happy with the support we have received. She has needed extra support in the classroom and we have been so pleased with her teachers. They have worked really hard to help her learn. The only thing lacking with this school is that it is an old building and doesn't have a lot of security. Plans for new facilities are in the works for down the road.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2006

Great teachers and staff with many challenges to face day to day. This school is starting to use state of the art equipment and techniques. The downside is the discipline of many of the students, which I relate to a lack of parental involvement.
—Submitted by roy davis, 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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

93 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

93 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

84 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
72%

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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
67%
Social Studies

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

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
58%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
63%
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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
63%
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
White 67% 46%
Black 27% 38%
Hispanic 6% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 3%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 67%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 14%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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710 W Pine St
Jesup, GA 31545
Phone: (912) 427-1044

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