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#564 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 25% in state

Twin City Elementary School

Elementary School · Emanuel County · Twin City, GA

An Emanuel County elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Drawer 280, Twin City, GA 30471

  • Math 55% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+12.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+19.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$13,940
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Students at Twin City Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency55%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
55%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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

82.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Twin City 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low4/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$39,762

Median home value

$78,800

Median rent

$642/mo

College educated

11%

Homeownership

64.1%

Poverty rate

21.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30471; 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

2 in Emanuel County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Swainsboro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.43–5Not available617Compare →
Swainsboro Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–2Not available858Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Emanuel County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$13,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Twin City Elementary School is listed in Emanuel County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Twin City Elementary School

Twin City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Twin City, GA, part of Emanuel County, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #564 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Twin City Elementary School

What grades does Twin City Elementary School serve?

Twin City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Twin City Elementary School?

Twin City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin City Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Twin City Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Twin City Elementary School rank in GA?

Twin City Elementary School ranks #564 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Twin City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Twin City Elementary 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 Twin City Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin City Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Twin City Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Twin City Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Twin City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin City Elementary School?

82.8% of students at Twin City 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
511
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Emanuel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%
Area population (ZIP 30471)
4,446
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
44.2
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 30471; 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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