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#1612 of 2,268 schools in GA

Myers Elementary School

Elementary School · Hall County · Gainesville, GA

A Hall County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2676 Candler Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507

  • Math 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$13,074
Chronic Absenteeism20.3%

Students at Myers Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency25%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
94%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
11%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
11%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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

91.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Myers 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 1Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,803/100K

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

$74,782

Median home value

$236,200

Median rent

$1,163/mo

College educated

13.7%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

18.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30507; 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
Chicopee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–52.6 mi776Compare →
Sugar Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–52.8 mi655Compare →
Elanchee Nature AcademyPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–33.7 mi36Compare →
Lanier Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–123.8 mi470Compare →

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.

Hall County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#21 of 37
District spending per student
$13,074NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Myers Elementary School

Myers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gainesville, GA, part of Hall County, serving approximately 557 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,612 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Myers Elementary School

What grades does Myers Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Myers Elementary School?

Myers Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Myers 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 Myers Elementary School rank in GA?

Myers Elementary School ranks #1,612 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Myers Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Myers Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Myers Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Myers Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Myers Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Myers Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

91.6% of students at Myers 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
557
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.3%
Area population (ZIP 30507)
31,374
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
35.2
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 30507; 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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