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#787 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 35% in state

Mathews Elementary School

Elementary School · Muscogee County · Midland, GA

A Muscogee County elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7533 Lynch Rd, Midland, GA 31820

  • Math 59% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+16.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.7 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$13,792
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Mathews Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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

28.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mathews 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$114,444

Median home value

$344,300

Median rent

$1,655/mo

College educated

55.9%

Homeownership

88.7%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31820; 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
Midland AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–51.4 mi605Compare →
Waddell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–53.6 mi482Compare →
Eagle Ridge AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–53.8 mi674Compare →
Columbus Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–84.0 mi11Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Muscogee County

Schools in district
53
Rank in district
#7 of 53
District spending per student
$13,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mathews Elementary School is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mathews Elementary School

Mathews Elementary School is a public elementary school in Midland, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 710 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mathews Elementary School

What grades does Mathews Elementary School serve?

Mathews Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Mathews Elementary School?

Mathews Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 710 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mathews Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mathews Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mathews Elementary School rank in GA?

Mathews Elementary School ranks #787 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Mathews Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mathews Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Mathews Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mathews Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mathews Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Mathews Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Mathews Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mathews Elementary School?

28.6% of students at Mathews 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
710
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Muscogee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
Area population (ZIP 31820)
14,619
Area average commute
25.7 min
Area median age
39.2
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 31820; 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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