Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts

2580 Mount Zion Pkwy
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 534 students in grades 9-12, Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in GA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts's student population of 534 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
534 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#730 out of 2168 schools
(Top 50%)
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≤20%
36%
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60-79%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
18%
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Black
78%
36%
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White
2%
37%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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≥95%
84%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts's ranking?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts is ranked #730 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts often compared to?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Elite Scholars School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts?
534 students attend Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts offer ?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts part of?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School For The Performing Arts is part of Clayton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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