Cirrus Charter Academy

Cirrus Charter Academy is a charter school in Macon, Georgia, nestled within Bibb County. The school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade and has an enrollment of 498 students with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. Cirrus Charter Academy employs 32 full-time equivalent teachers who work to provide individualized attention to each child.

While the academic performance metrics show room for improvement, with a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and an ELA/Reading proficiency rate at 11% and Math proficiency at 8%, Cirrus Charter Academy is focused on fostering student development and growth. The school's state ranking of #1973 out of 2271 schools in Georgia places it around the 13th percentile, indicating areas where additional support could be beneficial. Located in a mid-size city setting, Cirrus Charter Academy benefits from being part of an urban community that offers various cultural and educational opportunities.

The school is committed to helping students thrive academically and socially within its supportive environment.

While current test scores at Cirrus Charter Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Cirrus Charter Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.