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#451 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 20% in state

Hull-sanford Elementary School

Elementary School · Madison County · Hull, GA

A Madison County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9193 Fortson Store Rd, Hull, GA 30646

  • Math 60% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$13,723
Chronic Absenteeism19.6%

Students at Hull-sanford Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency60%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
51%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

77.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hull-sanford 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated883/100K

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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

$67,614

Median home value

$196,800

Median rent

$953/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

72.7%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30646; 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

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Colbert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9K–5Not available434Compare →

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.

Madison County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$13,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hull-sanford Elementary School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hull-sanford Elementary School

Hull-sanford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hull, GA, part of Madison County, serving approximately 515 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #451 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hull-sanford Elementary School

What grades does Hull-sanford Elementary School serve?

Hull-sanford Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hull-sanford Elementary School?

Hull-sanford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hull-sanford Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hull-sanford Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hull-sanford Elementary School rank in GA?

Hull-sanford Elementary School ranks #451 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Hull-sanford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hull-sanford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Hull-sanford Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hull-sanford Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hull-sanford Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Hull-sanford Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Hull-sanford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hull-sanford Elementary School?

77.3% of students at Hull-sanford 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
515
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.6%
Area population (ZIP 30646)
8,161
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
42.1
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 30646; 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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