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#427 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 19% in state

Macedonia Elementary School

Elementary School · Cherokee County · Canton, GA

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

10370 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, GA 30115

  • Math 68% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.9% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.9% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+25.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.1 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$13,292
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Students at Macedonia Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency68%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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

18%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Macedonia 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. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated930/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Canton), 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

$113,346

Median home value

$439,600

Median rent

$1,739/mo

College educated

38.4%

Homeownership

83.4%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30115; 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
Avery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–53.2 mi1,132Compare →
Free Home Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–53.9 mi299Compare →
Arnold Mill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available773Compare →
Bascomb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available967Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Cherokee County

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#11 of 37
District spending per student
$13,292NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Macedonia Elementary School

Macedonia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Canton, GA, part of Cherokee County, serving approximately 734 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Macedonia Elementary School

What grades does Macedonia Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Macedonia Elementary School?

Macedonia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 734 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Macedonia Elementary School 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 Macedonia Elementary School rank in GA?

Macedonia Elementary School ranks #427 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Macedonia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Macedonia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Macedonia Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Macedonia Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Macedonia Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Macedonia Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

18.0% of students at Macedonia 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
734
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Cherokee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%
Area population (ZIP 30115)
53,299
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
41.2
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 30115; 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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