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King - Danforth Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 361 students

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Posted August 2, 2007

I commended Principal Hill and the faculty and staff at Danforth for a job well done on meeting AYP. I hope new principal Dr. Brown does what needs to be done to continue success for our children.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

64 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
75%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

55 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
85%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
23%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
41%
Social Studies

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

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
45%
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

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
33%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
30%
Social Studies

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

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
13%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
21%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

27 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
30%
Social Studies

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

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
28%
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.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
50%
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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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
Black 94% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
Hispanic 1% 10%
White 1% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 97%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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1301 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
Phone: (478) 751-6727

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