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Pataula Charter Academy

Summary:

Pataula Charter Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Edison, Georgia, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 575 students. The school is part of the State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy district.

Pataula Charter Academy has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.6% to 100% over the past 5 school years. However, the school's test scores on the Milestones Assessments are generally lower than the state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates range from 11.1% to 63% in English Language Arts and 13.3% to 63% in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 37% to 48.2% in ELA and 34.7% to 48.1% in Mathematics. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.04% to 66.61% over the past 3 school years.

The closest comparable school is Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy, located about 15 miles away. While both schools are alternative public charters, Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charter Academy generally outperforms Pataula Charter Academy on Milestones Assessments, with higher proficiency rates in most subjects and grade levels. The fluctuations in spending per student at Pataula Charter Academy may suggest changes in funding or resource allocation over the years, which could impact the school's performance and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 18637 Hartford St
       Edison, GA  39846

(229) 354-4001

District: State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
641st of 1,248 Georgia Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,765 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  575

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.3%
African American:
26.3%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.6% Help


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Compare Details Pataula Charter Academy ranks worse than 51.4% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.69. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pataula Charter Academy ranks worse than 58.3% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pataula Charter Academy ranks worse than 77.5% of high schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.75. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pataula Charter Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pataula Charter Academy is $11,765.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pataula Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pataula Charter Academy 343rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Pataula Charter Academy in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Pataula Charter Academy 355th of 458 Georgia public high schools. (See Pataula Charter Academy in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Pataula Charter Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 48.95 580th 1233 53.0%
2017 50.84 543rd 1205 54.9%
2018 42.83 670th 1209 44.6%
2019 38.08 748th 1234 39.4%
2021 22.00 932nd 1214 23.2%
2022 32.25 815th 1244 34.5%
2023 43.38 636th 1242 48.8%
2024 43.69 641st 1248 48.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pataula Charter Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 48.83 260th 545 52.3%
2017 55.63 215th 539 60.1%
2018 49.11 260th 543 52.1%
2019 53.96 236th 559 57.8%
2022 32.83 378th 567 33.3%
2023 32.61 390th 577 32.4%
2024 39.49 343rd 588 41.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pataula Charter Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.29 264th 420 37.1%
2018 44.60 192nd 428 55.1%
2019 42.85 202nd 438 53.9%
2022 40.89 216th 429 49.7%
2023 33.21 270th 442 38.9%
2024 20.75 355th 458 22.5%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Pataula Charter Academy Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Pataula Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 179 51 4 6 0 0 0 0 240
2012 233 41 6 13 1 0 0 0 294
2013 290 42 7 17 1 0 0 0 357
2014 334 51 7 21 0 0 5 0 418
2015 381 53 7 25 0 0 7 0 473
2016 400 78 9 27 0 0 4 0 518
2017 417 91 10 30 0 0 7 0 555
2018 386 117 11 28 0 0 13 0 555
2019 385 154 10 32 1 0 12 0 594
2020 359 155 9 36 1 0 10 0 570
2021 373 159 8 35 1 0 10 0 586
2022 363 160 7 32 1 0 10 0 573
2023 358 151 8 39 1 0 18 0 575

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pataula Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 240 14.0 17.1 53.8
2012 294 17.0 17.2 57.1
2013 357 20.0 17.8 64.4
2014 418 25.5 16.3 70.6
2015 473 27.0 17.5 58.6
2016 518 30.0 17.2 62.2
2017 555 34.4 16.1 60.4
2018 555 34.6 16.0 64.3
2019 594 35.4 16.7 65.5
2020 570 38.2 14.9 64.4
2021 586 39.5 14.8 59
2022 573 39.7 14.4 n/a
2023 575 40.5 14.1 66.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pataula Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 240 14.0 17.1 53.8
2012 294 17.0 17.2 57.1
2013 357 20.0 17.8 64.4
2014 418 25.5 16.3 70.6
2015 473 27.0 17.5 58.6
2016 518 30.0 17.2 62.2
2017 555 34.4 16.1 60.4
2018 555 34.6 16.0 64.3
2019 594 35.4 16.7 65.5
2020 570 38.2 14.9 64.4
2021 586 39.5 14.8 59
2022 573 39.7 14.4 n/a
2023 575 40.5 14.1 66.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pataula Charter Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $555 (2.1%) $25,577 (97.9%) $26,132
2018 $656 (4.4%) $14,356 (95.6%) $15,011
2019 $587 (5.0%) $11,178 (95.0%) $11,765

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pataula Charter Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 748th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 636th of 1242 Elementary schools
 9.4%
Ranks 236th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 390th of 577 Middle schools
 25.4%
Ranks 202nd of 438 High schoolsRanks 270th of 442 High schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pataula Charter Academy)30.820.9
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)30.820.9
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pataula Charter Academy)30.832.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)30.832.6
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pataula Charter Academy)37.831.8
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)37.831.8
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pataula Charter Academy)44.445.5
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)44.445.5
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pataula Charter Academy)31.732.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)31.732.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pataula Charter Academy)46.365.2
 18.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)46.365.2
 18.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Pataula Charter Academy)26.832.6
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)26.832.6
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pataula Charter Academy)44.423.8
 20.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)44.423.8
 20.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pataula Charter Academy)35.623.8
 11.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)35.623.8
 11.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pataula Charter Academy)28.934.1
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)28.934.1
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pataula Charter Academy)33.329.3
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)33.329.3
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pataula Charter Academy)64.438.6
 25.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)64.438.6
 25.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pataula Charter Academy)4015.9
 24.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)4015.9
 24.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Pataula Charter Academy)35.613.6
 22%
   8th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)35.613.6
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pataula Charter Academy)35.613.6
 22%
   8th Grade Social Studies (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)35.613.6
 22%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course American Literature and Composition (Pataula Charter Academy)3123.5
 7.5%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)3123.5
 7.5%
   End of Course American Literature and Composition (Georgia)47.338.9
 8.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Pataula Charter Academy)30.425.6
 4.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)30.425.6
 4.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%
End of Course Biology (Pataula Charter Academy)57.120
 37.1%
   End of Course Biology (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)57.120
 37.1%
   End of Course Biology (Georgia)4945.5
 3.5%
End of Course United States History (Pataula Charter Academy)29.440
 10.6%
   End of Course United States History (State Specialty Schools II- Pataula Charter Academy)29.440
 10.6%
   End of Course United States History (Georgia)48.337.1
 11.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students594575
 3.2%
African American154151
 1.9%
American Indian11
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic3239
 21.9%
Pacific Islander00
White385358
 7%
Two or More Races1218
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.5%66.6%
 1.1%

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Students at Pataula Charter Academy are 62% White, 26% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 575 students attended Pataula Charter Academy.

Pataula Charter Academy ranks 641st of 1248 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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