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Sugarmill Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 526 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 26, 2011

My son is in Kindergarten and is learning so much! His teacher Ms. English is exceptional and very caring. She has been so embracing and truly takes care of her students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2009

My kids have attended SES now for the past 7 years. Because of the wonderful, loving, friendly, and teaching atmosphere created by the entire staff, my 3 kids have learned so much and enjoy every minute of it. Not only do they focus on quality education, but go out of their way to let my children know they matter. Sugarmill Elementary is a prime example of Education at it's finest!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2009

Great school! My kids just started attending and already I see a difference in their grades. I think that the teachers are fantastic
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2008

Very nice people at Sugarmill elkementary. All of the teachers are easy to get alone with.


Posted March 22, 2006

I loved it when my children went to Sugarmill. The principal and vice-principal make a daily ritual of opening car doors for drive-up parents, which makes them extremely approachable! The teachers were always willing to go the extra mile to help all students and bullying was always nipped in the bud. I loved the atmosphere and the fun things they planned for the children as in festivals and book fairs. I had no problem volunteering for the school because it felt like a family. My kids loved it too.
—Submitted by C. Goldman, a parent


Posted December 8, 2005

I could not be happier with the overall quality of Sugarmill Elementary. My son, a special education student, has flourished during his past three years there. The school has a caring and nurturing environment yet maintains the appropriate discipline and structure necessary for its students safety and success. Sugarmill's principal, Mr. VanHorn, is to be commended in all areas. He can be seen each morning personally greeting and assisting each child as they are dropped off to school. Vice-principal Mr. Morris helps maintain the school's excellence and is personable and kind. What I feel is unique to Sugarmill Elementary is its genuine concern for every student by all its faculty and staff. Special Kudos to Mrs. Carreira. She has changed my son's and my family's life. She is the best.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 3, 2005

What a great school and outstanding teachers. I would recommend this school to anyone. The staff go beyond the call of duty for the kids. I miss the parent / teacher involvment. Most schools don't give that since we recently moved from the area. If we ever move back, I hope to have my children enrolled at this school. Bravo to the school. D.Rivera
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2005

My husband and I love Sugarmill Elementary School, and the participation the teachers have with each individual student. Our son is known by his first name by the Principal and Vice Principal, and not for the wrong reasons. For a reward, he likes to go to the front office! He loves the attention and education they provide him, and so do we.
—Submitted by J Manning, 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.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%

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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

79 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
91%

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 91% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%
Social Studies

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

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%
Social Studies

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

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%
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

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
78%
Social Studies

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

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
76%

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

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
65%
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 66% 46%
Black 25% 38%
Hispanic 6% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 48%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 21%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

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Title I Distinguished School (2007)
  • Title I Distinguished School (2008)
  • Title I Distinguished School (2009)

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Tim Morris
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Email
Fax number
  • (912) 882-8681

Programs

Instructional and/or curriculum models used

Don't understand these terms?
  • Gifted / high performing
School leaders can update this information here.

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2885 Winding Rd
St. Marys, GA 31558
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Phone: (912) 882-8191

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