Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mountain Road Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Road Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Road Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
5%
36%
White
67%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Road Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Road Elementary School is ranked #248 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mountain Road Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Flat Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Road Elementary School?
372 students attend Mountain Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mountain Road Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Road Elementary School?
Mountain Road Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mountain Road Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Road Elementary School part of?
Mountain Road Elementary School is part of Cherokee County School District.
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