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Tussahaw Elementary

Elementary School · Henry County · Mcdonough, GA

A Henry County elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

225 Coan Dr, Mcdonough, GA 30252

  • Math 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.4 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$12,373
Chronic Absenteeism31.8%

Students at Tussahaw Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency24%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 21% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
18%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
18%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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

82.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Tussahaw Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,960/100K

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

$97,339

Median home value

$326,900

Median rent

$1,819/mo

College educated

30.5%

Homeownership

88.3%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30252; 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
Bethlehem Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–51.9 mi472Compare →
Unity Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–52.6 mi844Compare →
Strong Rock Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–123.7 mi851Compare →
Locust Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–53.8 mi599Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Henry County

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#43 of 50
District spending per student
$12,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tussahaw Elementary is listed in Henry County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tussahaw Elementary

Tussahaw Elementary is a public elementary school in Mcdonough, GA, part of Henry County, serving approximately 833 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,234 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tussahaw Elementary

What grades does Tussahaw Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Tussahaw Elementary?

Tussahaw Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 833 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tussahaw Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Tussahaw Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tussahaw Elementary rank in GA?

Tussahaw Elementary ranks #2,234 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Tussahaw Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Tussahaw Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Tussahaw Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tussahaw Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Tussahaw Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Tussahaw Elementary a Title I school?

No, Tussahaw Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

82.6% of students at Tussahaw Elementary 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
833
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Henry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.8%
Area population (ZIP 30252)
48,902
Area average commute
37.1 min
Area median age
37.5
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 30252; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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