Very Good
#710 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 31% in state
Scintilla Charter Academy
School · State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy · Valdosta, GA
A charter school in Valdosta, GA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2171 E Park Ave, Valdosta, GA 31602
- Math 57% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scintilla Charter Academy score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 35 points across the 10-year record (2015–2024) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.3%
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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Where Scintilla Charter 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,640/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valdosta), 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
$55,980
Median home value
$197,100
Median rent
$1,046/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
44.6%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Scintilla Charter Academy is listed in State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scintilla Charter Academy
Scintilla Charter Academy is a public school in Valdosta, GA, part of State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy, serving approximately 856 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #710 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scintilla Charter Academy
What grades does Scintilla Charter Academy serve?
Scintilla Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Scintilla Charter Academy?
Scintilla Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 856 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scintilla Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Scintilla Charter Academy is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scintilla Charter Academy rank in GA?
Scintilla Charter Academy ranks #710 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Scintilla Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Scintilla Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Scintilla Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scintilla Charter Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Scintilla Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Scintilla Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Scintilla Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Scintilla Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scintilla Charter Academy?
54.3% of students at Scintilla Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 9th
- Enrollment
- 856
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lowndes County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (229) 244-5750
- Area population (ZIP 31602)
- 35,347
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 29.4
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 31602; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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