Serving 25 students in grades 9-11, Macon Youth Development Campus ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Macon Youth Development Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Macon Youth Development Campus's student population of 25 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Macon Youth Development Campus ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Macon Youth Development Campus is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1086 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Black
72%
36%
White
12%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
86%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Macon Youth Development Campus's ranking?
Macon Youth Development Campus is ranked #1086 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Macon Youth Development Campus?
The graduation rate of Macon Youth Development Campus is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Macon Youth Development Campus?
25 students attend Macon Youth Development Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Macon Youth Development Campus students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macon Youth Development Campus?
Macon Youth Development Campus has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Macon Youth Development Campus offer ?
Macon Youth Development Campus offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Macon Youth Development Campus part of?
Macon Youth Development Campus is part of Department Of Juvenile Justice School District.
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