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#52 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 2% in state

The Stem Academy at Bartlett

Middle School · Savannah-chatham County · Savannah, GA

A Savannah-chatham County middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

207 Montgomery Xrd, Savannah, GA 31406

  • Math 49% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.3% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.5 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
District spending per student$15,342
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at The Stem Academy at Bartlett score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 56% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
49%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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

56.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where The Stem Academy at Bartlett 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 74Very Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low20/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Savannah), 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

$66,084

Median home value

$260,800

Median rent

$1,340/mo

College educated

36.9%

Homeownership

58.4%

Poverty rate

15%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31406; 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
Chatham AcademyPrivate · tuition6.3private2–120.7 mi76Compare →
Uhs of Savannah Coastal Harbor Treatment CenterEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–121.5 mi61Compare →
Mercer Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.56–82.4 mi404Compare →
Oglethorpe Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.26–82.4 mi584Compare →

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.

Savannah-chatham County

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#3 of 58
District spending per student
$15,342NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

The Stem Academy at Bartlett is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About The Stem Academy at Bartlett

The Stem Academy at Bartlett is a public middle school in Savannah, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 697 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Stem Academy at Bartlett

What grades does The Stem Academy at Bartlett serve?

The Stem Academy at Bartlett serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend The Stem Academy at Bartlett?

The Stem Academy at Bartlett has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Stem Academy at Bartlett?

The student-teacher ratio at The Stem Academy at Bartlett is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does The Stem Academy at Bartlett rank in GA?

The Stem Academy at Bartlett ranks #52 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is The Stem Academy at Bartlett's MySchoolScout rating?

The Stem Academy at Bartlett has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 The Stem Academy at Bartlett?

Based on loaded state assessment records, The Stem Academy at Bartlett has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is The Stem Academy at Bartlett a charter school?

No, The Stem Academy at Bartlett is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is The Stem Academy at Bartlett a Title I school?

No, The Stem Academy at Bartlett is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Stem Academy at Bartlett?

56.4% of students at The Stem Academy at Bartlett 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
697
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Chatham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
Area population (ZIP 31406)
34,649
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
36.5
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 31406; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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