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#1722 of 2,268 schools in GA

West Point Elementary School

Elementary School · Troup County · West Point, GA

A Troup County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1701 E 12th St, West Point, GA 31833

  • Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.3% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-5.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$13,298
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at West Point Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency33%(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 35% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where West Point 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average652/100K

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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

$59,142

Median home value

$135,600

Median rent

$746/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31833; 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

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Bob Hardingshawmut ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–23.1 mi217Compare →
Acts AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–124.7 mi22Compare →

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.

Troup County

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#14 of 18
District spending per student
$13,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Point Elementary School is listed in Troup County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Point Elementary School

West Point Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Point, GA, part of Troup County, serving approximately 464 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,722 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Point Elementary School

What grades does West Point Elementary School serve?

West Point Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend West Point Elementary School?

West Point Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Point Elementary School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Point Elementary School rank in GA?

West Point Elementary School ranks #1,722 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is West Point Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Point 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 West Point Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Point Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is West Point Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is West Point Elementary School a Title I school?

No, West Point Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Point Elementary School?

100.0% of students at West Point 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
464
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Troup County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 31833)
6,718
Area average commute
20.5 min
Area median age
39.3
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 31833; 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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