George C Simkins Jr Elementary vs Bessemer Elementary
George C Simkins Jr Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.4/10 compared to 3.9/10. In math proficiency, George C Simkins Jr Elementary leads at 30.0%.
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George C Simkins Jr Elementary
Greensboro, NC
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
610 students
Bessemer Elementary
Greensboro, NC
3.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
468 students
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| Metric | George C Simkins Jr Elementary | Bessemer Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 3.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.6 | 2.4 |
| Growth Score | 6.9 | 4.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | 99.4% |
| Environment Score | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| State Rank | #1,315 of 2,660 | #2,503 of 2,660 |
| State Percentile | 51th | 6th |
Test Scores
| Subject | George C Simkins Jr Elementary | Bessemer Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 16.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 29.0% | 20.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | George C Simkins Jr Elementary | Bessemer Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 610 | 468 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 14.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.5% | 99.4% |
| District | Guilford County Schools | Guilford County Schools |
| City | Greensboro | Greensboro |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Greensboro (27406) | Greensboro (27405) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,748 | $46,498 |
| Median Home Value | $191,800 | $150,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,103 | $1,002 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.9% | 22.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% | 25.5% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 26 min |