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#264 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 12% in state

Satilla Marsh Elementary School

Elementary School · Glynn County · Brunswick, GA

A Glynn County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

360 S Port Pkwy, Brunswick, GA 31523

  • Math 62% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 53% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency61.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+19.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.6 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$14,966
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Students at Satilla Marsh Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency62%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency53%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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

57.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Satilla Marsh 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 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,148

Median home value

$276,200

Median rent

$1,023/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

87.5%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31523; 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 in Glynn County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Altama Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–5Not available593Compare →
Golden Isles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–5Not available634Compare →
Greer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7PK–5Not available631Compare →
Oglethorpe Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–5Not available523Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Glynn County

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#4 of 16
District spending per student
$14,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Satilla Marsh Elementary School is listed in Glynn County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Satilla Marsh Elementary School

Satilla Marsh Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brunswick, GA, part of Glynn County, serving approximately 741 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #264 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Satilla Marsh Elementary School

What grades does Satilla Marsh Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Satilla Marsh Elementary School?

Satilla Marsh Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 741 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Satilla Marsh Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Satilla Marsh Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Satilla Marsh Elementary School rank in GA?

Satilla Marsh Elementary School ranks #264 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Satilla Marsh Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Satilla Marsh Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Satilla Marsh Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Satilla Marsh Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Satilla Marsh Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Satilla Marsh Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

57.8% of students at Satilla Marsh 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
741
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
52
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Glynn County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%
Area population (ZIP 31523)
14,921
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
43.5
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 31523; 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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