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#1697 of 2,268 schools in GA

Glyndale Elementary School

Elementary School · Glynn County · Brunswick, GA

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

1785 Old Jesup Rd, Brunswick, GA 31525

  • Math 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$14,966
Chronic Absenteeism26.8%

Students at Glyndale Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency33%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
24%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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

85%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Glyndale 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$65,896

Median home value

$198,700

Median rent

$1,137/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

61.1%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31525; 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
Golden Isles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.1 mi634Compare →
Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–122.3 mi199Compare →
Altama Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–52.5 mi593Compare →
Sterling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–53.4 mi730Compare →

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.

Glynn County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#15 of 16
District spending per student
$14,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Glyndale Elementary School

Glyndale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brunswick, GA, part of Glynn County, serving approximately 593 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,697 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glyndale Elementary School

What grades does Glyndale Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Glyndale Elementary School?

Glyndale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Glyndale Elementary School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glyndale Elementary School rank in GA?

Glyndale Elementary School ranks #1,697 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Glyndale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glyndale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Glyndale Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glyndale Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Glyndale Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Glyndale Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

85.0% of students at Glyndale 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
593
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Glynn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.8%
Area population (ZIP 31525)
28,434
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
38.2
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 31525; 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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