Scintilla Charter Academy

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Scintilla Charter Academy ranks 262 nd of 1248 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Scintilla Charter Academy is a public charter school located in Valdosta, Georgia, serving students from kindergarten to 9th grade with a current enrollment of 721 students. The school is part of the State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy district.

Scintilla Charter Academy has demonstrated strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranging from 55.3% to 62.6% across grades 3-8, outperforming the state average of 37% to 48.2%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 34.9% to 68.6%, also exceeding the state average of 34.7% to 48.1%. The school's performance in Science and Social Studies is also noteworthy, with 5th and 8th-grade students outperforming the state average. Compared to the State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy district, Scintilla Charter Academy's performance is generally on par or slightly higher across most subject areas and grade levels.

Despite having a relatively high proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with a free and reduced-price lunch (FRL) rate of around 40%, Scintilla Charter Academy has been able to achieve these strong academic results. The school's student-teacher ratio has also improved, decreasing from 14.2 in 2020-2021 to 12.6 in 2022-2023. While the school's spending per student has increased from $7,068 in 2016-2017 to $7,821 in 2018-2019, there are still some areas, such as 5th-grade Mathematics and 8th-grade Science, where the school's proficiency rates are lower than the state average, suggesting room for continued improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-9

2171 E Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602

(229) 244-5750

District: State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
262^nd of 1,248 Georgia Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Number of students: 721

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.2%

African American:

30.5%

Two or more races:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scintilla Charter Academy ranks better than 79% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.17. (See more...)

Compare Details Scintilla Charter Academy ranks better than 84.9% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.7. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Scintilla Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Scintilla Charter Academy 89^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Scintilla Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scintilla Charter Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2018	44.54	641^st	1209	47.0%
2019	31.63	838^th	1234	32.1%
2021	85.78	154^th	1214	87.3%
2022	91.74	107^th	1244	91.4%
2023	83.19	196^th	1242	84.2%
2024	77.17	262^nd	1248	79.0%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Scintilla Charter Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.05	68^th	577	88.2%
2024	82.70	89^th	588	84.9%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Scintilla Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	178	183	3	7	4	2	20	397
2017	234	183	3	17	4	0	21	462
2018	241	201	2	29	2	0	24	499
2019	288	177	3	26	0	0	19	513
2020	331	195	4	25	0	0	33	588
2021	316	192	7	36	0	0	35	586
2022	351	182	7	37	0	0	47	624
2023	398	220	7	43	0	0	53	721

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 Scintilla Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	397	28.0	14.1	58.2
2017	462	33.0	14.0	0.6
2018	499	32.0	15.5	50.5
2019	513	35.0	14.6	41.9
2020	588	42.3	13.9	39.1
2021	586	41.0	14.2	39.8
2022	624	45.2	13.8	n/a
2023	721	56.8	12.6	41.1

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 Scintilla Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	397	28.0	14.1	58.2
2017	462	33.0	14.0	0.6
2018	499	32.0	15.5	50.5
2019	513	35.0	14.6	41.9
2020	588	42.3	13.9	39.1
2021	586	41.0	14.2	39.8
2022	624	45.2	13.8	n/a
2023	721	56.8	12.6	41.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Scintilla Charter Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$463 (6.6%)	$6,605 (93.4%)	$7,068
2018	$1,307 (17.0%)	$6,393 (83.0%)	$7,700
2019	$999 (12.8%)	$6,822 (87.2%)	$7,820

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scintilla Charter Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 838^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 196^th of 1242 Elementary schools	52.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scintilla Charter Academy)	32.9	58.8	25.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy)	32.9	58.8	25.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Scintilla Charter Academy)	37.8	73.8	36%
3rd Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy)	37.8	73.8	36%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Scintilla Charter Academy)	37.5	41	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy)	37.5	41	3.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scintilla Charter Academy)	38.8	59	20.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy)	38.8	59	20.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scintilla Charter Academy)	34.7	58.4	23.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy)	34.7	58.4	23.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Scintilla Charter Academy)	25	42.9	17.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy)	25	42.9	17.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Scintilla Charter Academy)	27.8	68.8	41%
5th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy)	27.8	68.8	41%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	513	721	40.5%
African American	177	220	24.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	26	43	65.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	288	398	38.2%
Two or More Races	19	53	178.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.9%	41.1%	0.9%

Schools Near Scintilla Charter Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)						Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)						Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scintilla Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-9	2171 E Park Ave	Valdosta	31602	Lowndes County	State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(229) 244-5750	721	57	12.6	41.1%	398 (55.2%)	220 (30.5%)	43 (6.0%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.4%)								(n/a)	43.5	38.3	62.6	55.3	55.8	56.0	55.7	61.7	68.1	68.6	34.9	48.0	58.6	63.0	45.3	35.5	44.7	$7,821	$999	$6,822

Frequently Asked Questions about Scintilla Charter Academy

How many students attend Scintilla Charter Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 721 students attended Scintilla Charter Academy.

What district is Scintilla Charter Academy in?

State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy

Is Scintilla Charter Academy a good school?

Scintilla Charter Academy ranks 262^nd of 1248 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Scintilla Charter Academy?

Students at Scintilla Charter Academy are 55% White, 31% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

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