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#245 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 11% in state

Arnold Mill Elementary School

Elementary School · Cherokee County · Woodstock, GA

A Cherokee County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

710 Arnold Mill Rd, Woodstock, GA 30188

  • Math 66% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+24.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$13,292
Chronic Absenteeism13.2%

Students at Arnold Mill Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
68%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
63%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Arnold Mill Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,083/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woodstock), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,395

Median home value

$389,100

Median rent

$1,736/mo

College educated

46.7%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30188; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cherokee Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–121.9 mi319Compare →
Little River Elem.Enrollment path unverified8.2PK–52.0 mi1,267Compare →
The King's AcademyPrivate · tuition3.5privatePK–122.3 mi1,025Compare →
Mountain Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–52.8 mi372Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cherokee County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#3 of 37
District spending per student
$13,292NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arnold Mill Elementary School is listed in Cherokee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arnold Mill Elementary School

Arnold Mill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Woodstock, GA, part of Cherokee County, serving approximately 773 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arnold Mill Elementary School

What grades does Arnold Mill Elementary School serve?

Arnold Mill Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Arnold Mill Elementary School?

Arnold Mill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 773 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnold Mill Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Arnold Mill Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arnold Mill Elementary School rank in GA?

Arnold Mill Elementary School ranks #245 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Arnold Mill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Arnold Mill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arnold Mill Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arnold Mill Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Arnold Mill Elementary School a charter school?

No, Arnold Mill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arnold Mill Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Arnold Mill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arnold Mill Elementary School?

29.1% of students at Arnold Mill Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
773
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cherokee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.2%
Area population (ZIP 30188)
65,980
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
39.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30188; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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