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New Mountain Hill Elementary School

33 MOUNTAIN HILL RD FORTSON GA 31808

About New Mountain Hill Elementary School

New Mountain Hill Elementary School in Fortson, Georgia, serves approximately 522 Pre-Kindergarten - 4th graders, supported by approximately 34 full-time teachers. With an established student–teacher ratio of 15.4:1, New Mountain Hill creates an environment conducive to focused learning, providing the opportunity for teachers to work with students on an individual level. The academic performance of the school is strong, with 60-64% of students being proficient in math and 50-54% being proficient in reading, which are both above the state level, making it the top choice as an elementary school in Georgia. The school has STEAM certification and embraces hands-on, project-based learning with a focus on student curiosity; the design of lessons is guided by various staff and specialists according to students' interests. The students at New Mountain Hill Elementary School are predominantly white, with roughly 35% of students on free or reduced lunch. The median home values in the Fortson, Georgia area are between $229,000-353,000.

New Mountain Hill Elementary School Contact Information

Address

33 MOUNTAIN HILL RD FORTSON GA 31808

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Phone

(706) 323-1144

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
501
Total Students
$59244
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 80 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at New Mountain Hill Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00AM - 2:35PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 76.8%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 9.8%
Black 8%
Two+ Races 4%
Native Am. 0.4%
White
76.8%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
9.8%
Black
8%
Two+ Races
4%
Native Am.
0.4%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 501
49.1%
246 Female
50.9%
255 Male

Student Population

501 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15.33457 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school's long-standing garden program continues to connect students with nature, engineering, and art while also combating food insecurity in the local community.

FAQ

1. What types of extracurricular clubs are available to students at New Mountain Hill?

Students join in art, music, robotics, and community service-based clubs.

2. What kind of services does the school provide for students with special learning needs?

Specialized staff create individualized plans for students. Those individualized plans may include tutoring with specialized staff and inclusive classrooms.

3. Are there any STEM or technology-based programs in the school?

Yes, STEM programs and technology integration in classroom teaching are a major part of the learning the project-based learning experiences the school provides.

4. What kind of community events does the school host each year?

The school hosts family nights, cultural programs, and seasonal celebrations.

5. How does the school incorporate parents into being involved in student learning?

Parents are involved through PTA, volunteering, and classroom involvement.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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