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#800 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 35% in state

Berrien Elementary School

Elementary School · Berrien County · Nashville, GA

A Berrien County elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

802 Middle School Circle, Nashville, GA 31639

  • Math 63% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+20.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.5 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$12,456
Chronic Absenteeism29.5%

Students at Berrien Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

69.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Berrien 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,829/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nashville), 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

$51,071

Median home value

$132,800

Median rent

$723/mo

College educated

13.9%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

18.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31639; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Berrien County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$12,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Berrien Elementary School

Berrien Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nashville, GA, part of Berrien County, serving approximately 667 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #800 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Berrien Elementary School

What grades does Berrien Elementary School serve?

Berrien Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Berrien Elementary School?

Berrien Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 667 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Berrien Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Berrien Elementary School rank in GA?

Berrien Elementary School ranks #800 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Berrien Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Berrien Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Berrien Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Berrien Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Berrien Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Berrien Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

69.9% of students at Berrien 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
667
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Berrien County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.5%
Area population (ZIP 31639)
10,635
Area average commute
20.7 min
Area median age
40.8
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 31639; 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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