C
Below Average
59/100

Sallas Mahone Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3686 Lake Laurie Dr, Valdosta, GA 31605
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 40th percentile in Georgia
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.94 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 47th 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

59
Repit Score
out of 100
1,097
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%40/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%47/100Students gain 0.94 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.90 in 2009–19; 54th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 35% 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 −3 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 proficiency36% (−6 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−5 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
White62%62%reading +3 pts, math -1 pts61st percentile (list)
Black26%27%reading -4 pts, math -4 pts35th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%35%reading -10 pts, math -7 pts23rd percentile (list)
Asian50%50%reading -27 pts, math -35 pts9th percentile (list)
Low-income36%37%reading +3 pts, math +0 pts48th 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 3686 Lake Laurie Dr
City Valdosta
ZIP Code 31605
District 1305310
NCES School ID 130531002468
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 31605

Understanding the community around Sallas Mahone Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,437
Per Capita Income $33,116
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.2%
High School or Higher 94.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $197,400
Median Rent $1,159
Owner-Occupied 64.3%
Renter-Occupied 35.7%
View full data for ZIP 31605 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sallas Mahone Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 67.6%
White 14.8%
Hispanic/Latino 9.0%
Two or More Races 4.9%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,097
Teachers (FTE) 75.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sallas Mahone Elementary?
Sallas Mahone Elementary has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. 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 Sallas Mahone Elementary?
Sallas Mahone Elementary has 1,097 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Sallas Mahone Elementary serve?
Sallas Mahone Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sallas Mahone Elementary receive per student?
Sallas Mahone Elementary receives $13,099 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sallas Mahone Elementary in 31605 ▼
Avg Home Value
$259,931
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,602
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
35.7%

Other Schools in 31605

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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