A
Very Good
88/100

Garden Hills Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 285 Sheridan Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30305
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 71st percentile in Georgia
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.14 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 70th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
470
Students
enrolled
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%71/1000.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%70/100Students gain 1.14 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 86th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 25% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +15 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency46% (+4 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency50% (+8 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White85%85%reading +26 pts, math +21 pts95th percentile (list)
Black45%45%reading +15 pts, math +13 pts75th percentile (list)
Hispanic32%37%reading -2 pts, math -4 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income32%42%reading -1 pts, math +5 pts49th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 285 Sheridan Dr NE
City Atlanta
ZIP Code 30305
District 1300120
NCES School ID 130012000029
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30305

Understanding the community around Garden Hills Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $103,982
Per Capita Income $109,367
Poverty Rate 4.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 51.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.7%
High School or Higher 97.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $676,800
Median Rent $1,758
Owner-Occupied 53.1%
Renter-Occupied 46.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Garden Hills Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 41.5%
Hispanic/Latino 35.5%
White 18.1%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More Races 2.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 470
Teachers (FTE) 41.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Garden Hills Elementary School?
Garden Hills Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Garden Hills Elementary School?
Garden Hills Elementary School has 470 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does Garden Hills Elementary School serve?
Garden Hills Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Garden Hills Elementary School receive per student?
Garden Hills Elementary School receives $24,033 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Garden Hills Elementary School in 30305 ▼
Avg Home Value
$705,203
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,179
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
46.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026