Excellent
#236 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 10% in state
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
Elementary School · Walker County · Rock Spring, GA
A Walker County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
9858 N Highway 27, Rock Spring, GA 30739
- Math 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,396
Median home value
$217,700
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30739; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Spring Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Chickamauga Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Cherokee Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 455 | 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.
Walker County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $14,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School is listed in Walker County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School is a public elementary school in Rock Spring, GA, part of Walker County, serving approximately 673 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School
What grades does Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School serve?
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School?
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 673 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School rank in GA?
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School ranks #236 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School a charter school?
No, Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School a Title I school?
No, Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School?
67.2% of students at Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 673
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Walker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (706) 375-1219
- Area population (ZIP 30739)
- 6,854
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 30739; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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