Below Average
#1996 of 2,268 schools in GA
S.l. Mason Elementary School
Elementary School · Valdosta City · Valdosta, GA
A Valdosta City elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
821 W Gordon St, Valdosta, GA 31601
- Math 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at S.l. Mason Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where S.l. Mason 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,640/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valdosta), 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
$34,846
Median home value
$112,600
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
31%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tickle Me Pink AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Tickle Me Pink: the AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.9 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| St John Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Pinevale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 572 | 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.
Valdosta City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
S.l. Mason Elementary School is listed in Valdosta City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About S.l. Mason Elementary School
S.l. Mason Elementary School is a public elementary school in Valdosta, GA, part of Valdosta City, serving approximately 917 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,996 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about S.l. Mason Elementary School
What grades does S.l. Mason Elementary School serve?
S.l. Mason Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend S.l. Mason Elementary School?
S.l. Mason Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 917 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S.l. Mason Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at S.l. Mason 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 S.l. Mason Elementary School rank in GA?
S.l. Mason Elementary School ranks #1,996 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is S.l. Mason Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
S.l. Mason Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 S.l. Mason Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, S.l. Mason Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is S.l. Mason Elementary School a charter school?
No, S.l. Mason Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is S.l. Mason Elementary School a Title I school?
No, S.l. Mason Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for S.l. Mason Elementary School?
100.0% of students at S.l. Mason 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
- 917
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lowndes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (229) 333-8525
- Area population (ZIP 31601)
- 31,495
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 32
Official sources & links
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 31601; 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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