Excellent
#14 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 1% in state
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts
High School · Clayton County · Jonesboro, GA
A Clayton County high school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2580 Mount Zion Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236
- Math 88% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 39 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2024.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,867
Median home value
$219,700
Median rent
$1,233/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
56.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30236; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Zion High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,174 | Compare → |
| Elite Scholars Academy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–12 | 1.6 mi | 726 | Compare → |
| Jonesboro High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,488 | Compare → |
| Utopian Academy for the Arts High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 258 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Clayton County
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #1 of 66
- District spending per student
- $14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts is listed in Clayton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts is a public high school in Jonesboro, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 468 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts
What grades does Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts serve?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts rank in GA?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts ranks #14 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts a charter school?
No, Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts?
45.3% of students at Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (770) 473-2785
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 30236)
- 51,784
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 30236; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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