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#2069 of 2,268 schools in GA

Lane Elementary School

Elementary School · Bibb County · Macon, GA

A Bibb County elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

990 Newport Rd, Macon, GA 31210

  • Math 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-7.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$14,316
Chronic Absenteeism37.4%

Students at Lane Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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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 Proficiency29%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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

64.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lane 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High5,147/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$82,158

Median home value

$259,600

Median rent

$1,260/mo

College educated

48%

Homeownership

55.1%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31210; 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
Montessori of MaconPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–81.1 mi62Compare →
Rosa Taylor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–51.4 mi578Compare →
Woodfield AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private2–121.5 mi49Compare →
Alexander II Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–5Not available479Compare →

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
#23 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

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

About Lane Elementary School

Lane Elementary School is a public elementary school in Macon, GA, part of Bibb County, serving approximately 441 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,069 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lane Elementary School

What grades does Lane Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Lane Elementary School?

Lane Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Lane Elementary School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lane Elementary School rank in GA?

Lane Elementary School ranks #2,069 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Lane Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lane Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Lane Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lane Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lane Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Lane Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

64.9% of students at Lane 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
441
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Bibb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.4%
Area population (ZIP 31210)
33,889
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
36.7
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 31210; 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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