Very Good
#799 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 35% in state
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School
Middle School · State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Char · Ellenwood, GA
A charter middle school in Ellenwood, GA where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2750 Forest Pkwy, Ellenwood, GA 30294
- Math 10% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 11-year record (2014–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
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%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30294; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evangel Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Forest Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 626 | Compare → |
| Adamson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Morrow Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 762 | 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.
State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Char
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School is listed in State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Char; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School is a public middle school in Ellenwood, GA, part of State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Char, serving approximately 372 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #799 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School
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 #799 of 2,268 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 7.1 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (470) 446-1070
- Area population (ZIP 30294)
- 43,076
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 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
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