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#1234 of 2,268 schools in GA
Heard Elementary School
Elementary School · Bibb County · Macon, GA
A Bibb County elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6515 Houston Rd, Macon, GA 31216
- Math 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heard Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heard 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat 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
$70,166
Median home value
$192,900
Median rent
$1,107/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
82.4%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Porter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Central Fellowship Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Southfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 688 | Compare → |
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.
Bibb County
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #8 of 34
- District spending per student
- $14,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heard Elementary School is listed in Bibb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heard Elementary School
Heard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Macon, GA, part of Bibb County, serving approximately 571 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,234 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heard Elementary School
What grades does Heard Elementary School serve?
Heard Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Heard Elementary School?
Heard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heard Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heard Elementary School rank in GA?
Heard Elementary School ranks #1,234 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Heard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Heard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heard Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Heard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Heard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Heard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heard Elementary School?
41.3% of students at Heard 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
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Bibb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (478) 779-4250
- Area population (ZIP 31216)
- 16,354
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
Official sources & links
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 31216; 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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