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#921 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 41% in state

Springdale Elementary School

Elementary School · Bibb County · Macon, GA

A Bibb County elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4965 Northside Dr, Macon, GA 31210

  • Math 53% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-14.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$14,316
Chronic Absenteeism16.7%

Students at Springdale Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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

27.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Springdale 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High5,147/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,158

Median home value

$259,600

Median rent

$1,260/mo

College educated

48%

Homeownership

55.1%

Poverty rate

14.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31210; 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
Montessori of MaconPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–81.1 mi62Compare →
Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7PK–51.8 mi441Compare →
St Andrews Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–61.8 mi33Compare →
Academy for Classical EducationCharter · enrollment unverified8.1K–122.4 mi1,808Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bibb County

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#3 of 34
District spending per student
$14,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
30.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Springdale Elementary School

Springdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Macon, GA, part of Bibb County, serving approximately 546 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #921 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springdale Elementary School

What grades does Springdale Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Springdale Elementary School?

Springdale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Springdale Elementary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springdale Elementary School rank in GA?

Springdale Elementary School ranks #921 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Springdale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Springdale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Springdale Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springdale Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Springdale Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Springdale Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

27.3% of students at Springdale 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
546
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Bibb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.7%
Area population (ZIP 31210)
33,889
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
36.7
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 31210; 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

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