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#1355 of 2,268 schools in GA

Mattie Lively Elementary School

Elementary School · Bulloch County · Statesboro, GA

A Bulloch County elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

204 Debbie Dr, Statesboro, GA 30458

  • Math 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$14,007
Chronic Absenteeism23.5%

Students at Mattie Lively Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
18%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
18%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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

93.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mattie Lively 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,613/100K

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

$50,036

Median home value

$190,100

Median rent

$947/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

37.4%

Poverty rate

28.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30458; 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
Julia P. Bryant Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–51.3 mi731Compare →
Bulloch AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–122.2 mi599Compare →
Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition4.0privatePK–122.4 mi176Compare →
Bible Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–82.6 mi75Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bulloch County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#10 of 15
District spending per student
$14,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mattie Lively Elementary School is listed in Bulloch County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mattie Lively Elementary School

Mattie Lively Elementary School is a public elementary school in Statesboro, GA, part of Bulloch County, serving approximately 608 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,355 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mattie Lively Elementary School

What grades does Mattie Lively Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Mattie Lively Elementary School?

Mattie Lively Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattie Lively Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mattie Lively Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mattie Lively Elementary School rank in GA?

Mattie Lively Elementary School ranks #1,355 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Mattie Lively Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mattie Lively Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Mattie Lively Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mattie Lively Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mattie Lively Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Mattie Lively Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

93.4% of students at Mattie Lively 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
608
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Bulloch County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.5%
Area population (ZIP 30458)
48,191
Area average commute
21.7 min
Area median age
24
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 30458; 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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