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#898 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 40% in state

Sardis Elementary School

Elementary School · Hall County · Gainesville, GA

A Hall County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

2805 Sardis Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

  • Math 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$13,074
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Sardis Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
76%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
36%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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

65.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sardis 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat 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

$95,224

Median home value

$363,100

Median rent

$1,323/mo

College educated

37.7%

Homeownership

84.7%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30506; 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
Academy InnovationPrivate · tuition5.8private1–113.8 mi43Compare →
Centennial Arts AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–53.9 mi793Compare →
Lanier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–54.0 mi560Compare →
Gainesville Exploration AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.3PK–54.2 mi523Compare →

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.

Hall County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#5 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

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

About Sardis Elementary School

Sardis Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gainesville, GA, part of Hall County, serving approximately 562 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #898 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sardis Elementary School

What grades does Sardis Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Sardis Elementary School?

Sardis Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sardis Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sardis Elementary School rank in GA?

Sardis Elementary School ranks #898 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Sardis Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sardis Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Sardis Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sardis Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sardis Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Sardis Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

65.8% of students at Sardis 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
562
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Hall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
Area population (ZIP 30506)
44,964
Area average commute
32 min
Area median age
45.6
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 30506; 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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