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#1074 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 47% in state

Eagle Ridge Academy

Elementary School · Muscogee County · Columbus, GA

A Muscogee County elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7576 Raider Way, Columbus, GA 31909

  • Math 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.8% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg0 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$13,792
Chronic Absenteeism17.2%

Students at Eagle Ridge Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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

58.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Eagle Ridge 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,842/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$69,221

Median home value

$205,800

Median rent

$1,271/mo

College educated

37.9%

Homeownership

51.1%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31909; 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
Columbus Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–80.7 mi11Compare →
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–121.6 mi669Compare →
North Columbus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–51.8 mi746Compare →
Blanchard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–52.2 mi470Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Muscogee County

Schools in district
53
Rank in district
#14 of 53
District spending per student
$13,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eagle Ridge Academy is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eagle Ridge Academy

Eagle Ridge Academy is a public elementary school in Columbus, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 674 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,074 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eagle Ridge Academy

What grades does Eagle Ridge Academy serve?

Eagle Ridge Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Eagle Ridge Academy?

Eagle Ridge Academy has an enrollment of approximately 674 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eagle Ridge Academy rank in GA?

Eagle Ridge Academy ranks #1,074 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Eagle Ridge Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Eagle Ridge Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Eagle Ridge Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eagle Ridge Academy has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Eagle Ridge Academy a charter school?

No, Eagle Ridge Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eagle Ridge Academy a Title I school?

No, Eagle Ridge Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eagle Ridge Academy?

58.6% of students at Eagle Ridge 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
674
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Muscogee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.2%
Area population (ZIP 31909)
38,730
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
34.4
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 31909; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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