Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Matt Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Matt Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Matt Wilson Elementary School's student population of 408 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Motto
Collaborate | Learn | Achieve #4theT
School Rankings
Matt Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Matt Wilson Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1198 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
18%
19%
Black
52%
36%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matt Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Matt Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1198 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Matt Wilson Elementary School often compared to?
Matt Wilson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles Spencer Elementary School, Annie Belle Clark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Matt Wilson Elementary School?
408 students attend Matt Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Matt Wilson Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matt Wilson Elementary School?
Matt Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matt Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Matt Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Matt Wilson Elementary School part of?
Matt Wilson Elementary School is part of Tift County School District.
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