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Butler Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 658 students

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3 stars

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Posted January 13, 2010

I am a parent who's child attended Butler Elemlentary school. My child recieved a great start at Butler, and I give thanks to his former teachers who were: Ms. Shuman, Ms. Trappio, Ms. Schawver, Ms. Glover, and his gifted instructor Ms. Nordenhaus. These teachers took the time out with my child and gave him a great start, and he is implementing what he has learned at his current institution in Japan. Thanks to all at Butler Elementary!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2004

I strongly disagree with the parent who rates Butler as a terrible school. A parent should not just rely on the teacher to teach our children. How is it that the parent knew her child could not read yet did nothing about it and continued to wait for the school to teach him a second year? Maybe the parent should spend more time with the child. We as parents need to also teach our children and stop shifting the blame and take responsibility for our mistakes. Butler just like any other school is what you make it. My children love Butler and the teachers and the principal does a great job.
—Submitted by Michelle Mosley, a parent


Posted July 22, 2004

I have to agree with the parent that says this is the worst school.They dont care about your children or you for a matter.They passed my son at the end of the year knowing that he couldnt read.And passed him on to the next school year now how would you say this was not getting my way?All I wanted was for him to get his education.Now I dont know the background on the other parent but that is my story and I tried to work with the teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2003

I disagree with a parent who said Butler was the a bad school. Obviously, this parent was upset because he/she could not have his/her way. The administration and teachers at Butler are genuinely concerned about the education and well being of all children.
—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.

118 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

118 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

118 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
91%
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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

127 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

127 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
77%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
48%
Social Studies

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

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
54%
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.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
40%
Social Studies

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

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
36%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
52%
Social Studies

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

103 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
41%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
74%
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
Black 96% 38%
White 3% 46%
Hispanic 1% 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 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 81%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 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1909 Cynthia St
Savannah, GA 31415
Phone: (912) 395-2525

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