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Suwanee Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 750 students

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5 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The last posting was not an accurate representation of the ES overall. The previous principal was VERY unresponsive and was not interested in sharing information with parents. Yes there are a few teachers at this school who need more training, just like every other school. But, ...... HOWEVER!, the new principal is winning parents over by leaps and bounds. Get involved in the PTA or at least visit their website. They are bringing technology into the schools, she is monitoring which teachers are using the science labs and other "extras" at the school. The new principal has listened and is still listening to what parents have to say. This school is definately on it's way UP!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted Monday, May 13, 2013

School has gone downhill. Very unfriendly atmosphere. I hope that the new adminstration will be able to turn things around, because the previous Dr. Smith did not return emails or calls.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2012

Wonderful school -- my daughter has been attending Suwanee ES for 3 years now. They keep the students challenged and makes them eager to learn. Great teachers include Ms. Etheredge and Ms. Leo.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2011

Both of my children attending this school and it has been an excellent experience. The teachers challenge the kids. My oldest child goes to Middle school this year and each year she has had excellent teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Suwanee Elementary has an excellent reputation for its dedication to the education of our children. The staff there is helpful and the teachers are incredible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2009

This school is great! One of the best teachers there is Mrs. Etheredge, she teaches fifth grade. Also another great teacher is Mrs. Hutchinson, she teaches third grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2008

This school is great. The staff works hard to make sure all the students are successful. They have some of the best test scores in the county. Keep up the good job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2006

This has been a wonderful school for my kindergartener. The teachers are wonderful, the curriculum is academically challenging, and parent involvment is great. They are also doing formal phonics instruction, which a lot of other area schools do not do in K.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2005

Suwanee has been a tremendous experience for both of my children,one motivated by achievement and the other by relationships. The needs of both have been met by a dedicated and motivated staff. Parental and community involvement is outstanding and positive.PTA/Junior Achievement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2005

This school is fantastic. I can't say how pleased we have been year after year. Highly recommended.
—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.

168 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

168 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

168 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%
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.

156 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

156 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

156 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%

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.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
94%
Social Studies

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

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

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 91% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

134 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%
Social Studies

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

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%
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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%
Social Studies

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

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
88%
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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%
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
White 58% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 25% 3%
Black 13% 38%
Hispanic 4% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 6%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 8%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 14%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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3875 Smithtown Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
Phone: (770) 945-5763

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