Alexander II Magnet School

Q: Is Alexander II Magnet School a good school?

Alexander II Magnet School ranks 240 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Alexander II Magnet School is an exceptional elementary school in Macon, Georgia, serving 490 students in grades PK-5 within the Bibb County School District. Despite being part of a low-performing district, this school has consistently earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, showcasing its academic excellence.

Alexander II Magnet School significantly outperforms the Bibb County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 83.1% of 5th-grade students at Alexander II Magnet School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to only 29.8% in Bibb County and 48.2% statewide. Additionally, the school serves a high-poverty student population, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby elementary schools in the Bibb County district, Rosa Taylor Elementary School, John Robert Lewis Elementary School, and Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School, Alexander II Magnet School significantly outperforms its peers in academic achievement. This suggests that the school's magnet program and other unique factors may be the key to its exceptional performance, even in a challenging educational environment.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

1156 College St
Macon, GA 31201

(478) 779-2679

District: Bibb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
240^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 490

Racial breakdown:

African American:

78.4%

White:

12.4%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.46. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Alexander II Magnet School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Bibb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bibb County 173^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alexander II Magnet School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	85.62	82^nd	1101	92.6%
2007	87.28	78^th	1125	93.1%
2008	89.11	52^nd	1134	95.4%
2009	83.75	122^nd	1133	89.2%
2010	84.52	113^th	1183	90.4%
2011	85.17	94^th	1212	92.2%
2012	83.62	107^th	1201	91.1%
2013	85.56	64^th	1225	94.8%
2014	84.57	78^th	1231	93.7%
2015	82.04	183^rd	1240	85.2%
2016	76.80	247^th	1233	80.0%
2017	69.64	314^th	1205	73.9%
2018	79.39	231^st	1209	80.9%
2019	72.69	296^th	1234	76.0%
2021	65.62	378^th	1214	68.9%
2022	89.20	133^rd	1244	89.3%
2023	86.86	162^nd	1242	87.0%
2024	79.46	240^th	1248	80.8%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.4)

86%

14%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Saturday, August 3, 2019

I love this school They integrate all lessons with STEM and they support all students making progress in reaching or exceeding lexile levels. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, July 29, 2019

Love this school. The teachers care for our children and call them their own. Close Quote

by a teacher
Sunday, September 9, 2018

Alexander II is a math and science magnet school for grades pre-k-5th. Alex II seeks to stretch the imagination, intellect, and leadership of its students while developing the moral characteristics that impart identity and purpose with the help of PBIS, STEM, and Leader in Me, we strive to be the best. I am a teacher there, and I could not imagine myself any place else. The staff and parents are always willing to go above and beyond to help our students succeed. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Worst school experience ever!!! We wish we've never attended this school. Some of the teachers there are lacking professional skills and shouldn't be working in the field at all! Only our parents' effort didn't let them to destroy our child's love for learning and trust in people! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Alexander II Magnet School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	322	322
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	346	346
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	351	351
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	350	350
1994	178	170	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1995	180	167	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
1996	180	167	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
1997	175	160	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	338
1998	170	157	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
1999	164	149	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
2000	148	139	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
2001	145	145	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
2002	175	176	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	360
2003	175	176	7	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	360
2004	232	214	11	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	463
2005	252	240	15	2	0	n/a	n/a	8	517
2006	289	267	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	6	577
2007	284	269	16	2	0	n/a	n/a	9	580
2008	275	244	10	6	1	n/a	n/a	13	549
2009	283	260	10	7	1	n/a	n/a	11	572
2010	267	241	7	13	1	0	16	0	545
2011	269	245	7	8	0	0	17	0	546
2012	265	256	11	9	0	0	11	0	552
2013	237	260	15	10	0	0	14	0	536
2014	226	312	21	10	0	0	17	0	586
2015	165	317	10	14	0	1	19	0	526
2016	118	363	7	17	0	1	18	0	524
2017	105	364	10	17	0	2	20	0	518
2018	92	364	10	16	1	1	25	0	509
2019	61	381	12	17	1	0	22	0	494
2020	60	373	7	16	1	0	24	0	481
2021	59	374	5	14	0	0	25	0	477
2022	64	372	6	10	0	0	26	0	478
2023	61	384	6	11	0	0	28	0	490

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 Alexander II Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	322	18.0	17.8	30.1
1991	346	19.0	18.2	33.8
1992	351	19.0	18.4	35.9
1993	350	19.0	18.4	40
1994	351	20.4	17.2	39.6
1995	350	18.0	19.4	45.7
1996	350	18.0	19.4	45.7
1997	338	18.0	18.8	47.6
1998	333	19.9	16.7	62.2
1999	319	20.9	15.3	36.4
2000	294	18.0	16.3	37.1
2001	299	18.4	16.3	34.1
2002	360	21.6	16.7	44.2
2003	360	21.6	16.7	44.2
2004	463	26.6	17.4	38.2
2005	517	30.9	16.7	38.1
2006	577	31.6	18.3	39.2
2007	580	32.4	17.9	36.1
2008	549	32.4	16.9	37.9
2009	572	32.8	17.4	43
2010	545	32.4	16.8	44.6
2011	546	32.5	16.8	42.5
2012	552	33.0	16.7	44.7
2013	536	30.0	17.8	49.3
2014	586	33.0	17.7	52.9
2015	526	32.0	16.4	98.5
2016	524	31.0	16.9	99
2017	518	32.4	15.9	99
2018	509	33.7	15.1	99.2
2019	494	34.5	14.3	98.8
2020	481	32.5	14.8	94.8
2021	477	32.5	14.6	100
2022	478	35.5	13.4	n/a
2023	490	33.1	14.8	100

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 Alexander II Magnet School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	322	18.0	17.8	30.1
1991	346	19.0	18.2	33.8
1992	351	19.0	18.4	35.9
1993	350	19.0	18.4	40
1994	351	20.4	17.2	39.6
1995	350	18.0	19.4	45.7
1996	350	18.0	19.4	45.7
1997	338	18.0	18.8	47.6
1998	333	19.9	16.7	62.2
1999	319	20.9	15.3	36.4
2000	294	18.0	16.3	37.1
2001	299	18.4	16.3	34.1
2002	360	21.6	16.7	44.2
2003	360	21.6	16.7	44.2
2004	463	26.6	17.4	38.2
2005	517	30.9	16.7	38.1
2006	577	31.6	18.3	39.2
2007	580	32.4	17.9	36.1
2008	549	32.4	16.9	37.9
2009	572	32.8	17.4	43
2010	545	32.4	16.8	44.6
2011	546	32.5	16.8	42.5
2012	552	33.0	16.7	44.7
2013	536	30.0	17.8	49.3
2014	586	33.0	17.7	52.9
2015	526	32.0	16.4	98.5
2016	524	31.0	16.9	99
2017	518	32.4	15.9	99
2018	509	33.7	15.1	99.2
2019	494	34.5	14.3	98.8
2020	481	32.5	14.8	94.8
2021	477	32.5	14.6	100
2022	478	35.5	13.4	n/a
2023	490	33.1	14.8	100

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 Alexander II Magnet School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$721 (8.3%)	$8,007 (91.7%)	$8,727
2018	$700 (7.6%)	$8,500 (92.4%)	$9,200
2019	$759 (7.1%)	$9,914 (92.9%)	$10,674

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alexander II Magnet School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 296^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 162^nd of 1242 Elementary schools	10.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alexander II Magnet School)	54.3	53.2	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bibb County)	26.9	22.7	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alexander II Magnet School)	48.6	62.3	13.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bibb County)	30.8	23.6	7.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alexander II Magnet School)	47.7	41.7	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bibb County)	27.7	19	8.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alexander II Magnet School)	61.6	70.8	9.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bibb County)	32.8	23.5	9.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alexander II Magnet School)	65.7	76.9	11.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bibb County)	32	23.6	8.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alexander II Magnet School)	57.1	72.3	15.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bibb County)	26.3	15.7	10.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Alexander II Magnet School)	57.1	69.2	12.1%
5th Grade Science (Bibb County)	27	25.4	1.6%
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	494	490	0.8%
African American	381	384	0.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	12	6	50%
Hispanic	17	11	35.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	61	61
Two or More Races	22	28	27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	98.8%	100%	1.2%

Schools Near Alexander II Magnet School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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
Alexander II Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1156 College St	Macon	31201	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(478) 779-2679	490	33	14.8	100.0%	61 (12.4%)	384 (78.4%)	11 (2.2%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.7%)	79.5	240^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.8%		86.9	162^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	87.0%	78	55.6	39.7	83.1				49.4	52.1	75.4				81.5			$10,674	$759	$9,914
Williams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	325 Pursley St	Macon	31201	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3660	349	25	14.2	100.0%	10 (2.9%)	312 (89.4%)	10 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.6%)	6.2	1238^th of 1248 public elementary schools	0.8%		5.6	1236^th of 1242 public elementary schools	0.5%	2	5.9	8.9	10.9				9.8	19.6	5.5				3.6			$12,630	$1,807	$10,823
Ingram/Pye Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	855 Anthony Rd	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3000	453	33	13.9	100.0%	4 (0.9%)	430 (94.9%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	5.3	1243^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	0.4%		5.4	1239^th of 1242 public elementary schools	0.2%	4	6.9	6.9	10.3				6.8	8.3	2.9				13.2			$11,711	$1,707	$10,004
Vineville Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	2260 Vineville Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-3226	490	35	14.1	100.0%	75 (15.3%)	367 (74.9%)	27 (5.5%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	43.2	649^th of 1248 public elementary schools	48.0%		45.1	619^th of 1242 public elementary schools	50.2%	30	31.6	27.9	49.2				35.5	36.1	15.9				61.9			$9,790	$912	$8,879
Cirrus Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1870 Pio Nono Ave	Macon	31204	Bibb County	State Specialty Schools II- Cirrus Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(478) 250-1376	469	23	20.5	100.0%	5 (1.1%)	420 (89.6%)	13 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.5%)	10.5	1177^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.7%		8.3	1209^th of 1242 public elementary schools	2.7%	32	22.2	6.0	17.4	19.4	14.5	27.8	24.4	16.4	4.3	6.5	7.3	22.2	0.0	8.3	8.6	$9,807	$2,477	$7,331
Hartley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2230 Anthony Rd	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2500	438	31	14.3	100.0%	6 (1.4%)	422 (96.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	10.4	1178^th of 1248 public elementary schools	5.6%		7.3	1220^th of 1242 public elementary schools	1.8%	42	15.7	4.6	15.7				13.7	1.5	2.0				33.3			$10,321	$1,254	$9,067
Burdell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	972 Fort Hill St	Macon	31217	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2937	442	31	14.2	100.0%	10 (2.3%)	402 (91.0%)	19 (4.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	34.8	780^th of 1248 public elementary schools	37.5%		22.1	971^st of 1242 public elementary schools	21.8%	191	28.2	27.3	33.3				38.6	39.4	27.3				33.3			$11,786	$1,238	$10,548
Bruce Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3660 Houston Ave	Macon	31206	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-4558	434	26	16.6	100.0%	15 (3.5%)	377 (86.9%)	27 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	10.2	1182^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	5.3%		8.9	1201^st of 1242 public elementary schools	3.3%	19	7.8	13.8	15.7				10.8	12.3	10.0				25.7			$10,504	$1,300	$9,204
John Robert Lewis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3522 Greenbriar Road	Macon	31204	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2050	733	48	15.4	100.0%	13 (1.8%)	687 (93.7%)	20 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.5%)	7.6	1226^th of 1248 public elementary schools	1.8%		11.3	1155^th of 1242 public elementary schools	7.0%	71	6.5	9.8	19.8				11.9	4.9	8.9				17.8
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1307 Shurling Dr	Macon	31211	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(478) 779-2100	631	37	16.9	100.0%	26 (4.1%)	561 (88.9%)	18 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	16.9	1064^th of 1248 public elementary schools	14.7%		16.7	1071^st of 1242 public elementary schools	13.8%	7	17.8	6.3	26.7				19.1	8.4	25.3				36.0			$9,755	$1,177	$8,578

Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander II Magnet School

What is the racial makeup of Alexander II Magnet School?

Students at Alexander II Magnet School are 78% African American, 12% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Alexander II Magnet School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 490 students attended Alexander II Magnet School.

Is Alexander II Magnet School a good school?

Alexander II Magnet School ranks 240^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Alexander II Magnet School in?

Bibb County

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