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#632 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 28% in state

Clark Creek Elementary School

Elementary School · Cherokee County · Acworth, GA

A Cherokee County elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3219 Hunt Rd, Acworth, GA 30102

  • Math 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-3.18 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-1.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$13,292
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Clark Creek Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 39% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).

Show all 12 years
2012
Math
86%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)

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

Based on 24 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Clark Creek 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,230/100K

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

$91,673

Median home value

$292,100

Median rent

$1,444/mo

College educated

33.4%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30102; 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
Oak Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–51.8 mi507Compare →
Cornerstone Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–121.9 mi490Compare →
Acworth Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.52–52.2 mi505Compare →
Baker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–52.4 mi774Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#16 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

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

About Clark Creek Elementary School

Clark Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Acworth, GA, part of Cherokee County, serving approximately 1,159 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clark Creek Elementary School

What grades does Clark Creek Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Clark Creek Elementary School?

Clark Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,159 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clark Creek Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clark Creek Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clark Creek Elementary School rank in GA?

Clark Creek Elementary School ranks #632 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Clark Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clark Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Clark Creek Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clark Creek Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).

Is Clark Creek Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Clark Creek Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

51.5% of students at Clark Creek 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
1,159
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
89
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cherokee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 30102)
44,593
Area average commute
32.1 min
Area median age
36.5
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 · 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 30102; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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