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#1897 of 2,268 schools in GA

Isle of Hope School

Elementary School · Savannah-chatham County · Savannah, GA

A Savannah-chatham County elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 Parkersburg Rd, Savannah, GA 31406

  • Math 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-23.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-19 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$15,342
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Isle of Hope School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency23%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 58 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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

87.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Isle of Hope 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low20/100K

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

$66,084

Median home value

$260,800

Median rent

$1,340/mo

College educated

36.9%

Homeownership

58.4%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31406; 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
Hancock Day SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3privatePK–81.8 mi419Compare →
St James Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–82.3 mi388Compare →
Hesse SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–82.4 mi995Compare →
St John AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–122.8 mi21Compare →

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.

Savannah-chatham County

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#42 of 58
District spending per student
$15,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Isle of Hope School is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Isle of Hope School

Isle of Hope School is a public elementary school in Savannah, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 613 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,897 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Isle of Hope School

What grades does Isle of Hope School serve?

Isle of Hope School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Isle of Hope School?

Isle of Hope School has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Isle of Hope School?

The student-teacher ratio at Isle of Hope School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Isle of Hope School rank in GA?

Isle of Hope School ranks #1,897 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Isle of Hope School's MySchoolScout rating?

Isle of Hope School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Isle of Hope School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Isle of Hope School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Isle of Hope School a charter school?

No, Isle of Hope School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Isle of Hope School a Title I school?

No, Isle of Hope School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Isle of Hope School?

87.4% of students at Isle of Hope 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 – 8th
Enrollment
613
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chatham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
Area population (ZIP 31406)
34,649
Area average commute
22 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 31406; 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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