Very Good
#553 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 24% in state
Susie King Taylor Community School
Elementary School · Savannah-chatham County · Savannah, GA
A Savannah-chatham County charter elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1709 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
- Math 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Susie King Taylor Community School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2024.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Susie King Taylor Community 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Low20/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Savannah), 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
$50,182
Median home value
$477,600
Median rent
$1,428/mo
College educated
48.2%
Homeownership
32.9%
Poverty rate
37.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31401; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Savannah Classical Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Ellis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Esther F. Garrison School for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 776 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Savannah-chatham County
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #13 of 58
- District spending per student
- $15,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Susie King Taylor Community School is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Susie King Taylor Community School
Susie King Taylor Community School is a public elementary school in Savannah, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #553 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Susie King Taylor Community School
What grades does Susie King Taylor Community School serve?
Susie King Taylor Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Susie King Taylor Community School?
Susie King Taylor Community School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susie King Taylor Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Susie King Taylor Community School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Susie King Taylor Community School rank in GA?
Susie King Taylor Community School ranks #553 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Susie King Taylor Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Susie King Taylor Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Susie King Taylor Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Susie King Taylor Community School has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Susie King Taylor Community School a charter school?
Yes, Susie King Taylor Community School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Susie King Taylor Community School a Title I school?
No, Susie King Taylor Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Susie King Taylor Community School?
91.6% of students at Susie King Taylor Community 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (912) 395-4200
- Area population (ZIP 31401)
- 20,562
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 27.6
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 31401; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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