Metter Elementary School

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Metter Elementary School ranks 689 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Metter Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Metter, Georgia, with an enrollment of 1,041 students. The school is part of the Candler County School District, which is ranked 139 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Metter Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of student academic performance. The school's test scores are consistently below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with proficiency rates as low as 33.6% in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 47.7% in 5th grade Math, compared to state averages of 38.4% and 41%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.15% to 84.16% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Metter Elementary School's spending per student has also been lower than the spending levels of some nearby schools, ranging from $8,216 to $8,429 over the past few years.

When comparing Metter Elementary School to nearby schools, such as Twin City Elementary School, it becomes clear that the school is performing significantly worse on standardized test scores. Metter Elementary School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, suggesting that the school is facing long-term challenges in improving student outcomes. The high poverty rates and relatively low funding levels may be contributing factors to the school's low performance, and addressing these underlying issues could be crucial for improving student outcomes in the long run.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439

(912) 685-5050

District: Candler County

SchoolDigger Rank:
689^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,429

Students who attend Metter Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Metter Middle School
High:	Metter High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 993

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.7%

African American:

27.9%

Hispanic:

18.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 91.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Metter Elementary School ranks worse than 55.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Metter Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.7%), African American (27.9%), Hispanic (18.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 91.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Metter Elementary School is 14.7. (See more...)

Compare Metter Elementary School employs 67.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Metter Elementary School is $8,429.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Metter Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Candler County:

SchoolDigger ranks Candler County 139^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Metter Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	68.15	387^th	1101	64.9%
2007	56.25	568^th	1125	49.5%
2008	55.88	564^th	1134	50.3%
2009	79.24	182^nd	1133	83.9%
2010	56.97	587^th	1183	50.4%
2011	68.99	415^th	1212	65.8%
2012	58.30	607^th	1201	49.5%
2013	70.52	384^th	1225	68.7%
2014	59.69	587^th	1231	52.3%
2018	40.34	703^rd	1209	41.9%
2019	36.78	764^th	1234	38.1%
2021	36.45	730^th	1214	39.9%
2022	33.20	802^nd	1244	35.5%
2023	37.86	726^th	1242	41.5%
2024	40.34	689^th	1248	44.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Metter Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	485	485
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	518	518
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	550	550
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	508	508
1994	306	205	1	20	1	n/a	n/a	0	533
1995	513	357	1	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	932
1996	513	357	1	60	1	n/a	n/a	0	932
1997	521	378	1	86	1	n/a	n/a	0	987
1998	498	384	1	93	1	n/a	n/a	0	977
1999	545	385	2	84	0	n/a	n/a	0	1016
2000	515	355	3	92	0	n/a	n/a	0	965
2001	525	337	5	78	0	n/a	n/a	0	945
2002	370	214	2	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	661
2003	370	214	2	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	661
2004	366	233	1	95	1	n/a	n/a	0	696
2005	363	237	1	95	1	n/a	n/a	16	713
2006	345	237	0	119	0	n/a	n/a	16	717
2007	355	217	0	132	1	n/a	n/a	22	727
2008	371	204	1	142	0	n/a	n/a	22	740
2009	370	207	6	153	0	n/a	n/a	26	762
2010	387	219	7	162	0	0	14	0	789
2011	392	233	9	168	1	0	19	0	822
2012	382	247	9	169	0	0	24	0	831
2013	380	255	6	181	0	0	27	0	849
2014	470	238	7	79	0	3	27	0	824
2015	313	184	2	132	0	1	21	0	653
2016	309	157	4	128	0	0	17	0	615
2017	276	155	7	135	0	0	23	0	596
2018	501	317	9	245	0	0	45	0	1117
2019	530	307	7	246	0	0	48	0	1138
2020	501	289	7	230	0	0	47	0	1074
2021	470	293	6	226	0	0	53	0	1048
2022	515	258	6	204	0	0	52	0	1035
2023	496	285	5	197	0	0	58	0	1041
2024	474	277	4	186	0	0	52	0	993

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Metter Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	485	33.0	14.6	52.2
1991	518	35.0	14.8	49
1992	550	35.0	15.7	48.9
1993	508	33.0	15.4	53.7
1994	533	35.7	14.9	56.8
1995	932	55.5	16.8	55.5
1996	932	55.5	16.8	55.5
1997	987	56.0	17.6	63.2
1998	977	55.5	17.6	71.5
1999	1016	53.5	19.0	67.7
2000	965	51.0	18.9	72.3
2001	945	54.1	17.5	72
2002	661	43.1	15.3	69.1
2003	661	43.1	15.3	69.1
2004	696	38.0	18.3	71
2005	713	47.0	15.2	70.2
2006	717	46.7	15.4	70.2
2007	727	46.9	15.5	67.7
2008	740	47.0	15.7	72
2009	762	50.5	15.1	72.4
2010	789	51.5	15.3	70.6
2011	822	51.0	16.1	75.7
2012	831	53.0	15.6	77.3
2013	849	48.0	17.6	78.6
2014	824	48.0	17.1	80.3
2015	653	46.0	14.1	77.3
2016	615	42.0	14.6	75.3
2017	596	41.4	14.3	89.9
2018	1117	67.6	16.5	90.1
2019	1138	68.5	16.6	90
2020	1074	70.6	15.2	90
2021	1048	67.5	15.5	84.2
2022	1035	69.1	14.9	n/a
2023	1041	68.2	15.2	84.1
2024	993	67.2	14.7	91.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Metter Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	485	33.0	14.6	52.2
1991	518	35.0	14.8	49
1992	550	35.0	15.7	48.9
1993	508	33.0	15.4	53.7
1994	533	35.7	14.9	56.8
1995	932	55.5	16.8	55.5
1996	932	55.5	16.8	55.5
1997	987	56.0	17.6	63.2
1998	977	55.5	17.6	71.5
1999	1016	53.5	19.0	67.7
2000	965	51.0	18.9	72.3
2001	945	54.1	17.5	72
2002	661	43.1	15.3	69.1
2003	661	43.1	15.3	69.1
2004	696	38.0	18.3	71
2005	713	47.0	15.2	70.2
2006	717	46.7	15.4	70.2
2007	727	46.9	15.5	67.7
2008	740	47.0	15.7	72
2009	762	50.5	15.1	72.4
2010	789	51.5	15.3	70.6
2011	822	51.0	16.1	75.7
2012	831	53.0	15.6	77.3
2013	849	48.0	17.6	78.6
2014	824	48.0	17.1	80.3
2015	653	46.0	14.1	77.3
2016	615	42.0	14.6	75.3
2017	596	41.4	14.3	89.9
2018	1117	67.6	16.5	90.1
2019	1138	68.5	16.6	90
2020	1074	70.6	15.2	90
2021	1048	67.5	15.5	84.2
2022	1035	69.1	14.9	n/a
2023	1041	68.2	15.2	84.1
2024	993	67.2	14.7	91.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Metter Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$882 (10.5%)	$7,499 (89.3%)	$8,393
2018	$866 (10.5%)	$7,349 (89.4%)	$8,216
2019	$866 (10.3%)	$7,563 (89.7%)	$8,429

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Metter Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 764^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 726^th of 1242 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Metter Elementary School)	27.3	33.1	5.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Candler County)	27.3	33.1	5.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Metter Elementary School)	44.7	35	9.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Candler County)	44.7	35	9.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Metter Elementary School)	27.4	19.7	7.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Candler County)	27.4	19.7	7.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Metter Elementary School)	26.8	33.8	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Candler County)	26.8	33.8	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Metter Elementary School)	28.2	22.9	5.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Candler County)	28.2	22.9	5.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Metter Elementary School)	50.3	47.1	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Candler County)	50.3	47.1	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Metter Elementary School)	35.6	30.8	4.8%
5th Grade Science (Candler County)	35.6	30.8	4.8%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1138	1041	8.5%
African American	307	285	7.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	246	197	19.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	530	496	6.4%
Two or More Races	48	58	20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90%	84.1%	5.8%

Schools Near Metter Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Metter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	33661 Ga Highway 129 S	Metter	30439	Candler County	Candler County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 685-5050	993	67	14.7	91.5%	474 (47.7%)	277 (27.9%)	186 (18.7%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.2%)	40.3	689^th of 1248 public elementary schools	44.8%		37.9	726^th of 1242 public elementary schools	41.5%	37	33.6	25.3	34.2	30.8	37.0	47.7	38.6	$8,429	$866	$7,563
Portal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	328 Grady St S	Portal	30450	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 842-8340	430	30	14.1	83.7%	258 (60.0%)	117 (27.2%)	25 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.5%)	61.9	436^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.1%		59.8	447^th of 1242 public elementary schools	64.0%	11	41.5	33.9	48.5	63.1	49.2	50.0	40.9	$10,863	$789	$10,074
Twin City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	162 Parrish Pond Rd	Twin City	30471	Emanuel County	Emanuel County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 763-2253	511	39	13.0	82.8%	332 (65.0%)	136 (26.6%)	26 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.3%)	70.8	337^th of 1248 public elementary schools	73.0%		78.6	245^th of 1242 public elementary schools	80.3%	92	45.8	44.4	45.5	53.0	52.8	58.4	63.6	$8,965	$707	$8,258
Langston Chapel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Langston Chapel Rd	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8700	647	62	10.4	100.0%	115 (17.8%)	372 (57.5%)	106 (16.4%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (7.1%)	14	1118^th of 1248 public elementary schools	10.4%		15.4	1085^th of 1242 public elementary schools	12.6%	33	16.1	12.5	29.2	16.1	21.6	22.9	9.4	$11,099	$1,635	$9,464
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	421 W Main St	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8680	731	54	13.4	55.8%	302 (41.3%)	341 (46.6%)	36 (4.9%)	15 (2.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.7%)	59.3	457^th of 1248 public elementary schools	63.4%		49.8	554^th of 1242 public elementary schools	55.4%	97	47.7	44.5	44.4	55.1	54.5	34.3	35.2	$9,567	$430	$9,137
Mattie Lively Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	204 Debbie Dr	Statesboro	30458	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8760	608	49	12.3	93.4%	207 (34.0%)	305 (50.2%)	58 (9.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.6%)	36.2	751^st of 1248 public elementary schools	39.8%		25.1	913^th of 1242 public elementary schools	26.5%	162	38.1	25.0	27.2	47.6	40.0	25.9	25.0	$10,219	$973	$9,247
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Cawana Rd	Statesboro	30461	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8800	756	56	13.5	80.0%	210 (27.8%)	412 (54.5%)	68 (9.0%)	13 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.7%)	30.1	853^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	31.7%		36.6	745^th of 1242 public elementary schools	40.0%	108	27.7	20.6	39.0	40.6	31.5	31.4	18.1	$8,676	$453	$8,223
Mill Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	239 Beasley Rd	Statesboro	30461	Bulloch County	Bulloch County	No	No	No	Yes	(912) 212-8780	580	46	12.7	93.8%	132 (22.8%)	363 (62.6%)	48 (8.3%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	27 (4.7%)	30.8	839^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.8%		26	895^th of 1242 public elementary schools	27.9%	56	20.9	26.8	36.3	37.2	39.0	28.8	22.5	$10,747	$558	$10,189
North Tattnall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26189 Hwy 23	Collins	30421	Tattnall County	Tattnall County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(912) 693-2455	883	72	12.2	88.4%	405 (45.9%)	206 (23.3%)	201 (22.8%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (7.4%)	23.5	954^th of 1248 public elementary schools	23.6%					(n/a)	18.3	21.1	32.4	25.0	31.3	27.5	24.6
Swainsboro Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	308 Tiger Trl	Swainsboro	30401	Emanuel County	Emanuel County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 237-8302	858	61	13.9	100.0%	346 (40.3%)	362 (42.2%)	98 (11.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.5%)								(n/a)								$9,709	$986	$8,724

Frequently Asked Questions about Metter Elementary School

Is Metter Elementary School a good school?

Metter Elementary School ranks 689^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Metter Elementary School?

Students at Metter Elementary School are 48% White, 28% African American, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Metter Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Metter Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Metter Middle School
High : Metter High School

How many students attend Metter Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 993 students attended Metter Elementary School.

What district is Metter Elementary School in?

Candler County

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