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Blandy Hills Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 786 students

 

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Posted September 18, 2012

New to the school system and Blandy is top notch ! The great teachers are a product of excellent leadership!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2012

yeah, if you like high count of kids per class. i wanted my kids to go there but they didnt have any one on one counselors at the time there and theres too many kids in each class. the administrators act like they are the best but i wouldnt know. baldwin county anyways act like uniforms will help boost kids learning and quit the bullying..bull!
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Posted July 6, 2010

Great school :-) I have a daughter in the 2nd grade and in kindergarden. we love it :-)
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Posted May 15, 2008

I am a parent of 4 kids who have either gone through this school or are still attending. The faculty are the best. I know from personal experience that they will go through great lengths to get what these kids deserve and need.
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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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

113 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

113 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
95%
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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

118 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

118 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

124 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
73%
Social Studies

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

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
65%
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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%
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.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
67%
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
Black 57% 37%
White 35% 44%
Hispanic 3% 12%
Two or more races 3% 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 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 59%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 10%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

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Charlene Thorpe
Fax number
  • (478) 457-2499

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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375 Blandy Rd NW
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone: (478) 457-2495

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