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#188 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 8% in state

Hazel Grove Elementary School

Elementary School · Habersham County · Mount Airy, GA

A Habersham County elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6390 Dicks Hill Pkwy, Mount Airy, GA 30563

  • Math 61% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+18.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+21.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$14,587
Chronic Absenteeism12.1%

Students at Hazel Grove Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency61%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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

72.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hazel Grove 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average422/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$82,202

Median home value

$215,600

Median rent

$892/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30563; 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
Trinity Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privateK–122.1 mi56Compare →
Demorest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.6PK–54.7 mi527Compare →
Baldwin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–5Not available418Compare →
Clarkesville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–5Not available453Compare →

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.

Habersham County

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#1 of 14
District spending per student
$14,587NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hazel Grove Elementary School

Hazel Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mount Airy, GA, part of Habersham County, serving approximately 282 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hazel Grove Elementary School

What grades does Hazel Grove Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Hazel Grove Elementary School?

Hazel Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Grove Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Grove Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hazel Grove Elementary School rank in GA?

Hazel Grove Elementary School ranks #188 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Hazel Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hazel Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Hazel Grove Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hazel Grove Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hazel Grove Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Hazel Grove Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

72.7% of students at Hazel Grove 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
282
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Habersham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.1%
Area population (ZIP 30563)
6,140
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
39.5
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 30563; 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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