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#1010 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 45% in state

Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate)

Elementary School · White County · Cleveland, GA

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

2696 Tesnatee Gap Valley Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528

  • Math 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$13,981
Chronic Absenteeism20%

Students at Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

68.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,833/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cleveland), 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

$69,592

Median home value

$258,900

Median rent

$1,028/mo

College educated

22.1%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30528; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jack P Nix Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.7K–51.7 mi396Compare →
Mossy Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–5Not available409Compare →
Mount Yonah Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–5Not available447Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

White County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$13,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) is listed in White County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate)

Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) is a public elementary school in Cleveland, GA, part of White County, serving approximately 491 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,010 of 2,268 schools in GA.

State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate)

What grades does Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) serve?

Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate)?

Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate)?

The student-teacher ratio at Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) rank in GA?

Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) ranks #1,010 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) a charter school?

No, Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) a Title I school?

No, Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate)?

68.4% of students at Tesnatee Gap Elementary (old White Co. Intermediate) 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
491
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
White County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.0%
Area population (ZIP 30528)
23,757
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
43.4
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 30528; 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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