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Swain Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 548 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 30, 2011

this school may be great to some but for me i have had nothing but trouble since day one this school should really understand the meaning of No Child Left Behine i am a great parent i belive in your child suceeding i am a 100 percent when it comes to learning but here i feel my child is not good enough they were straight A's kids until they strated here and now well u get the picture some parents may love this school i cant say the same { Few words to this school dont judge the child belive in them no matter what and never treat them different or better than the other because they understan and can see and feel that and it will never leave there hearts }
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2009

This school is so great now. Dr Daniel and Ms Angland has certainly turned the school around and have the kids best interest at heart. This school has always been a diamond in the rough and now it is starting to shine,
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2006

I love my kids being in this school! My oldest son is in the fourth grade and he loves going to Swain. My youngest son started pre-k this year and he said he likes his teachers also.
—Submitted by Heather, a parent


Posted March 23, 2004

a little disorganized when it comes to child safety and not a very good health care nurse in the school as she is rarely there this year and very negligent in overall advice she gives to parents.but over all a very good school.excellent with working with children and wonderful wonderful teachers. Had there not been so many issues as to child safety this year and the nurse not being very good or well educated they would have received a perfect score.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2004

I think this school is very good for my son because he has ADHD. The teachers that he has now are very sweet and try to help him as much as they can. I would tell anybody that their children should be in this school. It is the best.
—Submitted by crystal gilbert, a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

My daughter attended pre-k at Swain and is currently in kindergarden. Her pre-k teacher was Mrs. Julie Neighbors she was always concerned how my daughter was progressing and getting her ready for kindergarden. Currently she has Mrs. Rhinehart I couldn't ask for a more better teacher. I'm glad she has my daughter this year and I believe she will achieve alot this year. All I can say is thank-you for making my daughter feel important and being concerned about her education. I couldn't ask for a more better school or staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2003

My child went to this school for preschool and they provided therapists for his learning difficulties.late in the year they found that he had no tracking ability with his eyes.This year they created a eip class with only 11 students..I hope this year he will make great strides in his education...we will keep you posted.
—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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

77 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

82 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
97%
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

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
60%
Social Studies

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

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
55%
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

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
85%
Social Studies

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

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
69%

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 94% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
67%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
66%

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

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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
White 77% 46%
Hispanic 20% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
Black 1% 38%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 12%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 60%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 11%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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2505 Rome Rd SW
Plainville, GA 30733
Phone: (706) 629-0141

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