Very Good
#548 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 24% in state
Cirrus Charter Academy
Elementary School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Cirrus Charter Academy · Macon, GA
A charter elementary school in Macon, GA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1870 Pio Nono Ave, Macon, GA 31204
- Math 13% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cirrus Charter Academy score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2024.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 10% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cirrus Charter Academy 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High5,147/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,478
Median home value
$123,700
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
34%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingram/pye Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Hartley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Alexander II Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Vineville AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 475 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
State Specialty Schools Ii- Cirrus Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,672NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Cirrus Charter Academy is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cirrus Charter Academy
Cirrus Charter Academy is a public elementary school in Macon, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Cirrus Charter Academy, serving approximately 498 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #548 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cirrus Charter Academy
What grades does Cirrus Charter Academy serve?
Cirrus Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Cirrus Charter Academy?
Cirrus Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cirrus Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cirrus Charter Academy is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cirrus Charter Academy rank in GA?
Cirrus Charter Academy ranks #548 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Cirrus Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cirrus Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Cirrus Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cirrus Charter Academy has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 10% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Cirrus Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Cirrus Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cirrus Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Cirrus Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cirrus Charter Academy?
100.0% of students at Cirrus Charter Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Bibb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.8%
- Phone
- (478) 250-1376
- Area population (ZIP 31204)
- 32,730
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 31204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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