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#1263 of 2,268 schools in GA
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayne County · Jesup, GA
A Wayne County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1206 N 4th St, Jesup, GA 31545
- Math 31% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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 Martha Rawls Smith 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,260
Median home value
$146,800
Median rent
$834/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31545; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Bacon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Jesup Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 691 | Compare → |
| Odum Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 428 | Compare → |
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.
Wayne County
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,479NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School is listed in Wayne County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jesup, GA, part of Wayne County, serving approximately 583 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,263 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
What grades does Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School serve?
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School?
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School rank in GA?
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School ranks #1,263 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School a charter school?
No, Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School?
100.0% of students at Martha Rawls Smith 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
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (912) 427-1044
- Area population (ZIP 31545)
- 16,057
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
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 31545; 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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