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#1281 of 2,268 schools in GA
Lamar Reese School of the Arts
Elementary School · Dougherty County · Albany, GA
A Dougherty County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1215 Lily Pond Rd, Albany, GA 31701
- Math 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lamar Reese School of the Arts score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lamar Reese School of the Arts 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), 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
$32,902
Median home value
$97,400
Median rent
$812/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
33.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Radium Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Alice Coachman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Morningside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 331 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dougherty County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #7 of 22
- District spending per student
- $18,742NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lamar Reese School of the Arts is listed in Dougherty County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lamar Reese School of the Arts
Lamar Reese School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Albany, GA, part of Dougherty County, serving approximately 351 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,281 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lamar Reese School of the Arts
What grades does Lamar Reese School of the Arts serve?
Lamar Reese School of the Arts serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lamar Reese School of the Arts?
Lamar Reese School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamar Reese School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamar Reese School of the Arts is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lamar Reese School of the Arts rank in GA?
Lamar Reese School of the Arts ranks #1,281 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lamar Reese School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Lamar Reese School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Lamar Reese School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lamar Reese School of the Arts has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lamar Reese School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Lamar Reese School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lamar Reese School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Lamar Reese School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lamar Reese School of the Arts?
100.0% of students at Lamar Reese School of the Arts 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
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dougherty County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (229) 431-3495
- Area population (ZIP 31701)
- 16,333
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 31701; 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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