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#140 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 6% in state

C. B. Watson Primary School

Elementary School · Houston County · Warner Robins, GA

A Houston County elementary school where students score 77 points above what's typical for similar communities.

61 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 31088

  • Math 98% proficient (2013)
  • Reading 98% proficient (2013)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+0.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2013
TrendStable
Academics10.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency97.5% (2013 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency97.5% (2013 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency98% (2013 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2013 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+77.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$13,044
Chronic Absenteeism29.1%

Students at C. B. Watson Primary School score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2013 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency98%(2013 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2013 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency98%(2013 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2013 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 98% across the 5-year record (2009–2013).

Show all 5 years by subject
2009
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 96% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)

Based on 10 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where C. B. Watson Primary 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,660/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warner Robins), 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

$81,507

Median home value

$189,700

Median rent

$1,224/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

62%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31088; 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
Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–80.4 mi176Compare →
Christ School LlcPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–50.7 mi120Compare →
Impacting New Generations AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–81.0 mi25Compare →
Westside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–51.1 mi557Compare →

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.

Houston County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#1 of 36
District spending per student
$13,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

C. B. Watson Primary School is listed in Houston County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About C. B. Watson Primary School

C. B. Watson Primary School is a public elementary school in Warner Robins, GA, part of Houston County, serving approximately 573 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about C. B. Watson Primary School

What grades does C. B. Watson Primary School serve?

C. B. Watson Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

How many students attend C. B. Watson Primary School?

C. B. Watson Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at C. B. Watson Primary School?

The student-teacher ratio at C. B. Watson Primary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does C. B. Watson Primary School rank in GA?

C. B. Watson Primary School ranks #140 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is C. B. Watson Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?

C. B. Watson Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 C. B. Watson Primary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, C. B. Watson Primary School has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 96% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).

Is C. B. Watson Primary School a charter school?

No, C. B. Watson Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is C. B. Watson Primary School a Title I school?

No, C. B. Watson Primary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C. B. Watson Primary School?

100.0% of students at C. B. Watson Primary 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 – 2nd
Enrollment
573
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Houston County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.1%
Area population (ZIP 31088)
59,599
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
34.5
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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 31088; 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, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24

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