Spring Creek Charter Academy

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Spring Creek Charter Academy ranks 708 th of 1248 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Spring Creek Charter Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Bainbridge, Georgia, serving grades K-10 with a total enrollment of 413 students. The school is part of the State Specialty Schools II district.

Despite its smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 12.9 to 14.7 over the past three years, Spring Creek Charter Academy has significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state average across most grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 14.6% compared to the state average of 38.4%, and the school's 6th grade Math proficiency rate was only 4.8% compared to the state average of 34.7%. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.47% to 63.92% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

The consistent underperformance of Spring Creek Charter Academy across all grade levels and subject areas, coupled with the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, suggests that the school may need to implement significant interventions or changes to its instructional approach and resource allocation to better address the unique needs of its student population and improve academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-10

2501 Vada Rd
Bainbridge, GA 39817

(229) 792-8957

District: State Specialty Schools II- Spring Creek Charter Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
708^th of 1,248 Georgia Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 440

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.7%

African American:

23.6%

Hispanic:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spring Creek Charter Academy ranks worse than 56.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.19. (See more...)

Compare Details Spring Creek Charter Academy ranks worse than 68.5% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.93. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Creek Charter Academy 403^rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Spring Creek Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Spring Creek Charter Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2021	40.53	671^st	1214	44.7%
2022	45.59	617^th	1244	50.4%
2023	40.18	683^rd	1242	45.0%
2024	39.19	708^th	1248	43.3%

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

Rank History for Spring Creek Charter Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2021	33.59	359^th	542	33.8%
2022	37.08	346^th	567	39.0%
2023	35.69	364^th	577	36.9%
2024	30.93	403^rd	588	31.5%

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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 Spring Creek Charter Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	201	69	0	8	0	0	2	280
2021	222	88	0	14	1	1	14	340
2022	255	86	0	20	1	1	13	376
2023	270	103	1	25	1	1	12	413
2024	289	104	1	29	1	1	15	440

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 Spring Creek Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	280	18.0	15.5	63.2
2021	340	23.0	14.7	61.5
2022	376	29.0	12.9	n/a
2023	413	31.0	13.3	63.9
2024	440	35.0	12.5	82.3

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 Spring Creek Charter Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	280	18.0	15.5	63.2
2021	340	23.0	14.7	61.5
2022	376	29.0	12.9	n/a
2023	413	31.0	13.3	63.9
2024	440	35.0	12.5	82.3

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (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 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	Total
Spring Creek Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	2501 Vada Rd	Bainbridge	39817	Decatur County	State Specialty Schools II- Spring Creek Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(229) 792-8957	440	35	12.5	82.3%	289 (65.7%)	104 (23.6%)	29 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.4%)								(n/a)	46.2	14.6	46.3	40.9	33.3	25.7	47.2	7.3	53.7	45.5	4.8	17.1	27.8	36.4	16.7	25.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Creek Charter Academy

How many students attend Spring Creek Charter Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 440 students attended Spring Creek Charter Academy.

What district is Spring Creek Charter Academy in?

State Specialty Schools II- Spring Creek Charter Academy

What is the racial makeup of Spring Creek Charter Academy?

Students at Spring Creek Charter Academy are 66% White, 24% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Spring Creek Charter Academy a good school?

Spring Creek Charter Academy ranks 708^th of 1248 Georgia alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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