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#2093 of 2,268 schools in GA
Mount Zion Elementary School
Elementary School · Clayton County · Jonesboro, GA
A Clayton County elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2984 Mount Zion Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236
- Math 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Zion Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (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
94%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Zion 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. Open the Atlanta map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,867
Median home value
$219,700
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camelot Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Roberta T. Smith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 755 | Compare → |
| William M. Mcgarrah Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| James Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 652 | 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.
Clayton County
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #50 of 66
- District spending per student
- $14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Zion Elementary School is listed in Clayton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Zion Elementary School
Mount Zion Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jonesboro, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 502 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,093 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Zion Elementary School
What grades does Mount Zion Elementary School serve?
Mount Zion Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Mount Zion Elementary School?
Mount Zion Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Zion Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Zion Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Zion Elementary School rank in GA?
Mount Zion Elementary School ranks #2,093 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Mount Zion Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Zion Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Mount Zion Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Zion Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mount Zion Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mount Zion Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Zion Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mount Zion Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Zion Elementary School?
94.0% of students at Mount Zion 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (770) 968-2935
- Area population (ZIP 30236)
- 51,784
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 30236; 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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