Summary:
Lizella, Georgia is home to one elementary school, Skyview Elementary School, which serves grades PK through 5 and enrolls 423 students within the Bibb County school district.
For parents considering this area, Skyview Elementary School stands out as a strong performer within its district, consistently scoring well above Bibb County averages across all subjects and grade levels. In 3rd grade math, 54.4% of students are proficient compared to just 31.1% district-wide, and 5th grade math proficiency reaches 56.5% versus 27.8% for the district. The school also outperforms state averages in 3rd grade math (+6.1 points), 5th grade math (+12.4 points), and 5th grade science (+2.6 points), though 4th grade math trails the state by 3.2 points. The most notable achievement is a dramatic 17.6 percentage point jump in 3rd grade math proficiency from the previous year, suggesting effective instructional changes. The school has maintained a 3-star rating for three consecutive years and improved its state ranking from the 58th to 67th percentile.
Beyond academics, Skyview Elementary School benefits from a strong attendance culture, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 13.6%—less than half the district rate of 27.5% and below the state average of 17.7%. The school also enjoys favorable resources, including a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $17,517. While 57.2% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, the school's consistent outperformance of its district and improving trajectory make it a solid educational option. One area to monitor is 5th grade science, which dipped 4 points year-over-year, though it remains above both district and state averages. Overall, Skyview demonstrates that it is a bright spot within a district ranked in the bottom 20% of Georgia, offering strong math instruction and a supportive learning environment.
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