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#1011 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 45% in state
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy
School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Char · Shellman, GA
A charter school in Shellman, GA where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
185 Pecan St, Shellman, GA 39886
- Math 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,897
Median home value
$96,200
Median rent
$675/mo
College educated
15.9%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
29.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39886; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
State Specialty Schools Ii- Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Char
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,177NCES 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.
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Char; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy is a public school in Shellman, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Char, serving approximately 516 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,011 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy
What grades does Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy serve?
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy?
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 516 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy rank in GA?
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy ranks #1,011 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy?
98.1% of students at Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 516
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Randolph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (229) 345-3033
- Area population (ZIP 39886)
- 1,303
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 39886; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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