Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Macon Charter Academy 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 was 10% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
640 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)19%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
15%
Black
(15-16)95%
37%
White
(15-16)3%
41%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Macon Charter Academy?
640 students attend Macon Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Macon Charter Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macon Charter Academy?
Macon Charter Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Macon Charter Academy offer ?
Macon Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Macon Charter Academy part of?
Macon Charter Academy is part of Bibb County School District.
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