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#2215 of 2,268 schools in GA
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology
Elementary School · Muscogee County · Columbus, GA
A Muscogee County elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4408 Saint Marys Rd, Columbus, GA 31907
- Math 11% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Marys Video and Communication Technology score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 63 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Marys Video and Communication Technology 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,842/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), 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
$52,620
Median home value
$142,000
Median rent
$1,103/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
56.7%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 0.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Dawson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Dimon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | Not available | 510 | Compare → |
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.
Muscogee County
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #47 of 53
- District spending per student
- $13,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology is listed in Muscogee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Marys Video and Communication Technology
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology is a public elementary school in Columbus, GA, part of Muscogee County, serving approximately 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,215 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St. Marys Video and Communication Technology
What grades does St. Marys Video and Communication Technology serve?
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend St. Marys Video and Communication Technology?
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Marys Video and Communication Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Marys Video and Communication Technology is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Marys Video and Communication Technology rank in GA?
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology ranks #2,215 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is St. Marys Video and Communication Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Marys Video and Communication Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 St. Marys Video and Communication Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Marys Video and Communication Technology has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is St. Marys Video and Communication Technology a charter school?
No, St. Marys Video and Communication Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Marys Video and Communication Technology a Title I school?
No, St. Marys Video and Communication Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Marys Video and Communication Technology?
100.0% of students at St. Marys Video and Communication Technology 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Muscogee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (706) 683-8841
- Area population (ZIP 31907)
- 61,544
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
Official sources & links
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 31907; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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