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Settles Bridge Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 827 students

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Posted March 6, 2012

We moved to the area for its excellent public schools. We are amazed by the wonderful teachers, staffs, and the principles, not to mention devoted parents community working so hard to support the school. We are very glad that we made the decision to withdraw my son from the private school (CCA) where he was losing his self-esteem, and moved further north to be in this wonderful school where we know for sure that our child is LOVED. My son's own words summarize all: Settles Bridge is the best school in the universe!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2010

This is our first year in Elementary and it has been a wonderful year. The principal and assistant principal are wonderfully nice, helpful and most importantly approachable. I have a child that needed special needs and the principal herself took the time to introduce us to the wonderful specials teacher who was even more awesome and got our child into the school program. My other child's teacher and assistant teacher were the best Kindergarten teachers ever! They made the transition into a big school easy for us and our little Kindergarten. The teachers are very supportive, professional and pay great attention to each and every child and great parent teacher communication. Even the Horizon gifted class teacher started the classes as soon as the Kindergarten children got accepted into the program. It was wonderful news to us as we did not have to wait until the next school year for our child to start the program. Best of all everyone greets you with a lovely smile and the teachers are very helpful and nice!!!...The school has an extensive website and you can view each teachers web page through the school website great tool to keep parents informed. Specials include French, Art, Music and PE classes. The art teacher was awesome and encouraged participation in many art competitions. Lots of fun and excitement during the school year with a wonderful support team from the PTA. Love the school glad we had the best 1st year there and looking forward to many more years to come!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2010

Settles Bridge is an excellent school. To the parent complaining about response time, completely disagree. I have ALWAYS received quick response to any question I have. Perhaps this parent is one who demands more than their fair share of time? The 'new' adminsitration has been excellent. Styles are different but still great. I have five kids, and they have attended SBE for seven years. We have always been pleased.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2010

It's our first year at this school and overall, I believe it's a good school. However, communication from teachers all the way to the Principle is lacking to say the least. Maybe they are all stretched thin, but as a parent, I would expect more. The amount of time it takes for a response would never be allowed in the business world. I was told the prior principle was excellent, but once the new one took over, things have gone a bit downhill. I don't know the truth to this, but I do know they need improvement in their response times.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

Our teachers are great! Thanks to new schools opening in our county, the # of children is much better suited to the schools' capacity this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2009

Settles Bridge is a wonderful school. The teachers go overboard to teach each and every student where they are. They are emotiontionally invested instead of just teaching class and going home every day. They truly love their kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2007

We have a special needs son and I can not tell you how happy we are that we were able to place him SBE special needs class. Miss Kim and especially Miss Allison have been wonderful and have worked with our son and were able to get him to do things we never thought he would be able to do, at least not this year. This is a wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2006

Our family moved to ga from ca, six months ago. Main reason for move for quality education. Settles bridge is amazing on so many levels. Our two boys 2nd & 3rd grade love their new school. The say that the work is harder but so much fun! From the teachers, staff and principal we have to say great job! Our family looks forward to many years at settlesbridge. Thanks everyone!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2006

Settles Bridge is such an amazing school. I have two children (1st & 3rd) and could not be happier. We have had teachers that really care about their students and the accomplishments they acheive. This school is TOP NOTCH!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 20, 2005

As a certified elementary teacher, I can highly recommend this school. We have had incredible support from all teachers and administration. We have a child with special needs who is also going into the gifted program. From all aspects, the parent involvement and the climate in the school is all positive. As a private teacher, I hear from many parents and the kids themselves how much they love their teachers and principals. The skate nights, family pizza nights and bingo, etc all offer a sense of community. The curriculum is also very forward-thinking. My older child is a product of phenomenal education in 2 other states and in comparison, Settles Bridge is even better. Our previous schools in other states were also tops in the country so this is a huge statement of support for Settles Bridge.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2005

SBE is a phenomenal school with a supportive, caring, and communicative staff and administration. Parents are very involved and make it a great place to learn.
—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.

123 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

123 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

123 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
100%
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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

112 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

112 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%
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.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%
Social Studies

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

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
95%

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.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

139 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%
Social Studies

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

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%
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.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

167 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%
Social Studies

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

166 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

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

Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2012.

168 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
99%
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 83% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11% 3%
Hispanic 4% 10%
Black 2% 38%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 3%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 15%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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600 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
Phone: (770) 887-1883

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