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#760 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 34% in state

Villa Rica Elementary School

Elementary School · Carroll County · Villa Rica, GA

A Carroll County elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

314 Peachtreet Street, Villa Rica, GA 30180

  • Math 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.6:1 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-3.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.5% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+18.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$12,946
Chronic Absenteeism28.8%

Students at Villa Rica Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency51%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
97%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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

87.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Villa Rica 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average480/100K

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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

$88,269

Median home value

$257,200

Median rent

$1,464/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30180; 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
Glanton-hindsman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.9 mi655Compare →
Mirror Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–52.8 mi585Compare →
Ithica ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–54.0 mi781Compare →
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–5Not available989Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Carroll County

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#9 of 24
District spending per student
$12,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Villa Rica Elementary School is listed in Carroll County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Villa Rica Elementary School

Villa Rica Elementary School is a public elementary school in Villa Rica, GA, part of Carroll County, serving approximately 475 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #760 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Villa Rica Elementary School

What grades does Villa Rica Elementary School serve?

Villa Rica Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Villa Rica Elementary School?

Villa Rica Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Rica Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Villa Rica Elementary School 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 Villa Rica Elementary School rank in GA?

Villa Rica Elementary School ranks #760 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Villa Rica Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Villa Rica Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Villa Rica Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Villa Rica Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Villa Rica Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Villa Rica Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Villa Rica Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Villa Rica Elementary School?

87.6% of students at Villa Rica 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
475
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Carroll County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.8%
Area population (ZIP 30180)
41,434
Area average commute
34.2 min
Area median age
36.6
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 30180; 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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