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#1739 of 2,268 schools in GA

Unity Grove Elementary School

Elementary School · Henry County · Locust Grove, GA

A Henry County elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1180 Leguin Mill Rd, Locust Grove, GA 30248

  • Math 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 28% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.6% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.1:1
District spending per student$12,373
Chronic Absenteeism28.8%

Students at Unity Grove Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency28%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 55 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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

72.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Unity Grove 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. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,223/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Locust Grove), 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

$85,458

Median home value

$275,000

Median rent

$1,470/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

83.1%

Poverty rate

8.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30248; 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
Heritage Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–121.8 mi108Compare →
Tussahaw ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.7PK–52.6 mi833Compare →
Locust Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–53.2 mi599Compare →
New Hope ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–53.5 mi646Compare →

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.

Henry County

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#16 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

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

About Unity Grove Elementary School

Unity Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Locust Grove, GA, part of Henry County, serving approximately 844 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,739 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Unity Grove Elementary School

What grades does Unity Grove Elementary School serve?

Unity Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Unity Grove Elementary School?

Unity Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 844 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Grove Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Unity Grove Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Unity Grove Elementary School rank in GA?

Unity Grove Elementary School ranks #1,739 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Unity Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Unity Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Unity Grove Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Unity Grove Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Unity Grove Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Unity Grove Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Unity Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Unity Grove Elementary School?

72.4% of students at Unity Grove 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
844
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Henry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.8%
Area population (ZIP 30248)
33,837
Area average commute
35.1 min
Area median age
36.2
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 30248; 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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