Shirley Hills Elementary School vs. Lake Joy Primary School
Should you attend Shirley Hills Elementary School or Lake Joy Primary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
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Lake Joy Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shirley Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Lake Joy Primary School serves 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
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Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-2
Total Students
565 students
588 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
42 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
72
104
Kindergarten Students
94
152
Grade 1 Students
82
150
Grade 2 Students
77
182
Grade 3 Students
91
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Grade 4 Students
73
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Grade 5 Students
76
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
13%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
51%
29%
% White
29%
35%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%