Serving 453 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southeast Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
60%
36%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Southeast Elementary School?
453 students attend Southeast Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Southeast Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast Elementary School?
Southeast Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southeast Elementary School offer ?
Southeast Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Southeast Elementary School part of?
Southeast Elementary School is part of Rome City School District.
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