Summary:
The city of Sparta, Georgia is home to three public schools: Lewis Elementary School, Hancock Central High School, and Hancock Central Middle School. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture of the educational landscape in Sparta, as none of the schools appear to be performing well compared to state averages.
Across all three schools, test scores on the Georgia Milestones assessments are extremely low, with proficiency rates well below state standards. For example, at Lewis Elementary, only 2.1% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA and 4.3% were proficient in math. The schools also rank very low statewide, with Lewis Elementary ranking 1244 out of 1248 elementary schools, Hancock Central High ranking 419 out of 458 high schools, and Hancock Central Middle ranking 575 out of 588 middle schools.
Despite relatively low student-teacher ratios and high spending per student, the Hancock County school district as a whole is struggling, ranking 203 out of 203 districts in the state and receiving 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The high poverty levels, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a significant contributing factor to the low academic achievement. Targeted interventions and support for economically disadvantaged students could be crucial in improving the performance of these schools.
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