Very Good
#497 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 22% in state
Mission Road Elementary School
Elementary School · Bartow County · Cartersville, GA
A Bartow County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 Mission Rd SW, Cartersville, GA 30120
- Math 57% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mission Road Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mission Road Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,957/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cartersville), 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
$83,892
Median home value
$276,200
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30120; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euharlee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| Rollins Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.6 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Trinity School of CartersvillePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 3.6 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Cartersville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 4–5 | 3.9 mi | 643 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Bartow County
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #2 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,840NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mission Road Elementary School is listed in Bartow County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mission Road Elementary School
Mission Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cartersville, GA, part of Bartow County, serving approximately 427 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mission Road Elementary School
What grades does Mission Road Elementary School serve?
Mission Road Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mission Road Elementary School?
Mission Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Road Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mission Road Elementary School rank in GA?
Mission Road Elementary School ranks #497 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Mission Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mission Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Mission Road Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mission Road Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mission Road Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mission Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mission Road Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mission Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mission Road Elementary School?
67.9% of students at Mission Road 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
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bartow County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (770) 606-5863
- Area population (ZIP 30120)
- 43,301
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 30120; 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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