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Wacona Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 952 students

 

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Posted August 6, 2008

Great School and Great Teachers and Staff!!!! 5 STARS
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Posted May 9, 2007

I think this school is a great place for my child. And I think you would too. There are a great deal of things for them to do. All of the extracurricular activities are great.
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Posted May 15, 2006

This is an excellent school. There is plenty to do and the quality of academics is outstanding. This school really tries to monitor each student and let him accel at his/her own pace. Parents are more than welcome to become involved!
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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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2010.

107 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 92% in 2010.

107 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

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

English Language Arts

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

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2012.

88 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
87%
Social Studies

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

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

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

English Language Arts

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

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 81% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
87%
Social Studies

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

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
64%

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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 84% in 2012.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 91% in 2012.

109 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 78% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
71%
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.

108 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
78%
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 65% 44%
Black 28% 37%
Hispanic 3% 12%
Two or more races 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Limited English proficient 0%N/A5%
Economically disadvantaged 61%N/A50%
Students with disabilities 18%N/A12%
Source: GA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Jacqueline Turner
Fax number
  • (912) 284-2057

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
Phone: (912) 287-2362

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