Excellent
#241 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 11% in state
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
Elementary School · Camden County · Saint Marys, GA
A Camden County elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2900 Mickler Dr, Saint Marys, GA 31558
- Math 73% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mary Lee Clark 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low207/100K
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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
$67,761
Median home value
$250,700
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31558; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Advance Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Sugarmill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 661 | Compare → |
| Crooked River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 603 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Camden County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $11,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is listed in Camden County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Marys, GA, part of Camden County, serving approximately 455 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #241 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
What grades does Mary Lee Clark Elementary School serve?
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mary Lee Clark Elementary School?
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary Lee Clark Elementary School rank in GA?
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School ranks #241 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Mary Lee Clark Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Mary Lee Clark Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary Lee Clark Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mary Lee Clark Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary Lee Clark Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mary Lee Clark Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary Lee Clark Elementary School?
49.2% of students at Mary Lee Clark 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
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (912) 882-4373
- Area population (ZIP 31558)
- 22,498
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
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 31558; 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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