The top reported proficiency rate is 85% in Social studies. The lowest is 50% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Model Elementary School
Model Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rome serving pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. The school sits in northwest Georgia, in the downtown and central parts of the city, which has been undergoing active revitalization along the Oostanaula River with new mixed-use development, walkable commercial corridors, and a blend of historic and contemporary spaces. Rome functions as both a regional hub and a bedroom community for Atlanta, with a local economy anchored in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and retail.
The school's enrollment is small to mid-sized for its grade band, with roughly equal representation across kindergarten through fourth grade and a slight uptick in third and fourth grades where state testing begins. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller populations of Hispanic, multiracial, two or more races, Black, Asian, and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a community where family economic diversity is notable. Data on the percentage of students receiving special education services and English learner status was not available.
Math proficiency is the school's clearer strength. Third-grade students reached proficiency at a level somewhat above half, while fourth graders followed at a slightly lower rate. Across both tested grades, the school's overall math proficiency sits in the top quartile relative to other districts in Floyd County. English language arts proficiency sits at about one-half for both grades, meaning roughly half of third and fourth graders meet grade-level standards. This gap between math and ELA is a real pattern worth noting. Science proficiency, from older data, was also near one-half. An earlier snapshot of social studies showed much stronger results, though that assessment is no longer in use.
The school is part of Floyd County Schools, which in 2024 was publicly recognized as one of a small number of districts nationwide to surpass pre-pandemic performance in both math and reading. The district rolled out new mathematics curricula in 2023, new literacy curricula in 2024, and extended those approaches to middle schools in 2025, representing a district-wide pedagogical shift aligned with Georgia Department of Education mandates. Six Floyd County schools, including Model Middle, were named 2024-2025 Georgia Literacy Leaders and Math Leaders. This district-level momentum and curriculum investment is relevant context for what families might expect in terms of instructional approach and the school's position within a system working toward sustained improvement.
A 1-cent education local option sales tax approved by voters in 2022 has funded infrastructure improvements across all Floyd County Schools including new roofs, HVAC systems, and facility upgrades, spreading the cost through sales tax rather than property tax increases. This approach has bearing for families considering the area's housing market and tax burden.
Housing values in the Rome area are stable and affordable relative to state and national benchmarks, with median home prices well below the state average and rents moderate compared to surrounding regions. The cost of living supports the city's reputation as an accessible place to live and raise a family while remaining within reasonable commuting distance of Atlanta.
Model Elementary has no specialized magnet or charter designation; it is a regular public school. State testing data beyond grades three and four, programs, staffing specifics, and school-level discipline or attendance data were not available. A parent considering this school may want to discuss directly with the school the paths being taken to close the ELA-math proficiency gap and how the district's new literacy curriculum is being implemented at the elementary level.
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