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Spring Creek Charter Academy
School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Spring Creek Charter Academy · Bainbridge, GA
A charter school in Bainbridge, GA serving grades Kindergarten – 10th.
2501 Vada Rd, Bainbridge, GA 39817
- Math 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Creek Charter Academy score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spring Creek 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,645/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bainbridge), 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
$50,841
Median home value
$145,700
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
32.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 39817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 272 | Compare → |
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 Ii- Spring Creek Charter Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,930NCES 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.
Spring Creek Charter Academy is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Spring Creek Charter Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Creek Charter Academy
Spring Creek Charter Academy is a public school in Bainbridge, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Spring Creek Charter Academy, serving approximately 440 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,136 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Creek Charter Academy
What grades does Spring Creek Charter Academy serve?
Spring Creek Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.
How many students attend Spring Creek Charter Academy?
Spring Creek Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek Charter Academy is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Creek Charter Academy rank in GA?
Spring Creek Charter Academy ranks #1,136 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Spring Creek Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Creek Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Spring Creek Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Creek Charter Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Spring Creek Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, Spring Creek Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Spring Creek Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, Spring Creek Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Creek Charter Academy?
82.3% of students at Spring Creek 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 – 10th
- Enrollment
- 440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Decatur County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (229) 792-8957
- Area population (ZIP 39817)
- 11,561
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 39817; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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