Excellent
#119 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 5% in state
Tybee Island Maritime Academy School
Elementary School · Savannah-chatham County · Tybee Island, GA
A Savannah-chatham County charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
714 Lovell Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328
- Math 54% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tybee Island Maritime Academy School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2013–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2013-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tybee Island Maritime Academy 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 62Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,669
Median home value
$615,200
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Savannah-Chatham County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esther F. Garrison School for the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 776 | Compare → |
| Jacob G. Smith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 468 | Compare → |
| May Howard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 565 | Compare → |
| New Hampstead K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 848 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Savannah-chatham County
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Tybee Island Maritime Academy School is listed in Savannah-Chatham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tybee Island Maritime Academy School
Tybee Island Maritime Academy School is a public elementary school in Tybee Island, GA, part of Savannah-chatham County, serving approximately 428 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tybee Island Maritime Academy School
What grades does Tybee Island Maritime Academy School serve?
Tybee Island Maritime Academy School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Tybee Island Maritime Academy School?
Tybee Island Maritime Academy School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tybee Island Maritime Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tybee Island Maritime Academy School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tybee Island Maritime Academy School rank in GA?
Tybee Island Maritime Academy School ranks #119 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Tybee Island Maritime Academy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tybee Island Maritime Academy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Tybee Island Maritime Academy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tybee Island Maritime Academy School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Tybee Island Maritime Academy School a charter school?
Yes, Tybee Island Maritime Academy School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tybee Island Maritime Academy School a Title I school?
No, Tybee Island Maritime Academy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tybee Island Maritime Academy School?
36.4% of students at Tybee Island Maritime Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Chatham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (912) 395-4060
- Area population (ZIP 31328)
- 3,330
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 63.3
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 31328; 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, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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