D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Walnut Creek Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3535 McDonough Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Georgia
Growth
D
Students gain 0.48 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 2nd percentile
Resources
B
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

36
Repit Score
out of 100
753
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%19/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%2/100Students gain 0.48 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.61 in 2009–19; 2nd percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% 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 −17 points worse 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 proficiency34% (−8 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−7 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
White55%55%reading -4 pts, math -9 pts42nd percentile (list)
Black27%32%reading -3 pts, math +1 pts46th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%45%reading +10 pts, math +3 pts63rd percentile (list)
Multiracial30%50%reading -25 pts, math -10 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -6 pts, math -10 pts23rd 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 3535 McDonough Pkwy
City McDonough
ZIP Code 30253
District 1302820
NCES School ID 130282003413
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30253

Understanding the community around Walnut Creek Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,697
Per Capita Income $33,598
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%
High School or Higher 92.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $247,500
Median Rent $1,437
Owner-Occupied 63.1%
Renter-Occupied 36.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Walnut Creek Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 75.6%
Hispanic/Latino 9.8%
White 6.4%
Two or More Races 6.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 753
Teachers (FTE) 47.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Walnut Creek Elementary?
Walnut Creek Elementary has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Walnut Creek Elementary?
Walnut Creek Elementary has 753 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Walnut Creek Elementary serve?
Walnut Creek Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Walnut Creek Elementary receive per student?
Walnut Creek Elementary receives $13,123 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Walnut Creek Elementary in 30253 ▼
Avg Home Value
$312,951
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,764
1-Year Change
-0.8%
% Renters
36.9%

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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