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#1583 of 2,268 schools in GA

Bayvale Elementary School

Elementary School · Richmond County · Augusta, GA

A Richmond County elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3309 Milledgeville Rd, Augusta, GA 30909

  • Math 22% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 11% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-30.9 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$13,883
Chronic Absenteeism36.6%

Students at Bayvale Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency11%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 16% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
8%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

93.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bayvale Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,710

Median home value

$237,600

Median rent

$1,196/mo

College educated

39.8%

Homeownership

50%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wheeless Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–51.6 mi751Compare →
Copeland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2PK–51.8 mi397Compare →
Glenn Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–51.8 mi432Compare →
Lake Forest Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–51.9 mi544Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Richmond County

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#16 of 50
District spending per student
$13,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bayvale Elementary School is listed in Richmond County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bayvale Elementary School

Bayvale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 380 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,583 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bayvale Elementary School

What grades does Bayvale Elementary School serve?

Bayvale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bayvale Elementary School?

Bayvale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bayvale Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bayvale Elementary School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bayvale Elementary School rank in GA?

Bayvale Elementary School ranks #1,583 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Bayvale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bayvale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bayvale Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bayvale Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bayvale Elementary School a charter school?

No, Bayvale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bayvale Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Bayvale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bayvale Elementary School?

93.9% of students at Bayvale Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
380
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Richmond County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.6%
Area population (ZIP 30909)
44,940
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
36.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30909; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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