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#244 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 11% in state

Bascomb Elementary School

Elementary School · Cherokee County · Woodstock, GA

A Cherokee County elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1335 Wyngate Pkwy, Woodstock, GA 30189

  • Math 68% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+26.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.8 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$13,292
Chronic Absenteeism6.6%

Students at Bascomb Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency68%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 66% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
83%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
83%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
78%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
78%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
73%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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

17.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bascomb 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat 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

$109,324

Median home value

$370,200

Median rent

$1,780/mo

College educated

43.1%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

7.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30189; 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
Hillside Preschool and AcademyPrivate · tuition4.5privatePK–50.4 mi134Compare →
Boston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–50.7 mi634Compare →
Carmel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–52.4 mi891Compare →
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–53.1 mi507Compare →

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
#2 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

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

About Bascomb Elementary School

Bascomb Elementary School is a public elementary school in Woodstock, GA, part of Cherokee County, serving approximately 967 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bascomb Elementary School

What grades does Bascomb Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Bascomb Elementary School?

Bascomb Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 967 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bascomb Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bascomb Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bascomb Elementary School rank in GA?

Bascomb Elementary School ranks #244 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Bascomb Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bascomb 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 Bascomb Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bascomb Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bascomb Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Bascomb Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

17.5% of students at Bascomb 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
967
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cherokee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.6%
Area population (ZIP 30189)
41,586
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
40.7
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 30189; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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