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Charter middle school · State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Char · Ellenwood, Georgia

Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School

Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School rates 5.5, right at the middle of State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Char's middle schools, whose rated median is 5.5.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.5this school

5.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Char median is 5.5.

#1,572 of 2,270 schools in Georgia · State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Char: 1 middle schools rated, median 5.5

The brief

A charter middle school in Ellenwood, GA where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,572 of 2,270 schools in Georgia and 1 of 1 in State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Char.

Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math10%32 points below the Georgia average of 42%327 students tested · 2024 GA
Reading27%15 points below the Georgia average of 42%328 students tested · 2024 GA
In 2024, 10% of students were proficient in math and 27% in reading, against Georgia averages of 42% and 42%.2024 GA; 20 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
2.7
58% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.4
42% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 30294; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$76,731
Median home value
$233,300
Median rent
$1,622/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
13.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30294; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
20
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School serve?

Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School?

Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School rank in GA?

Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School ranks #1,572 of 2,270 schools in GA.

What is Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School a Title I school?

No, Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School?

60.2% of students at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter 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 facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
372
Student-teacher ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clayton County
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$15,708
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 30294)
43,076
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
39.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.