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Stevens Creek Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5
76th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools
Better than 94% of Georgia elementary schools
Summary

Stevens Creek Elementary School in Martinez, GA, is a top-performing public school serving 759 students in grades PK through 5 within the highly ranked Columbia County district.

Stevens Creek consistently ranks among the best elementary schools in Georgia, currently placing 76th out of 1,219 schools statewide (94th percentile) and holding a 5-star rating for the past decade. Its mathematics proficiency is a standout: 81.4% of 3rd graders, 82.7% of 4th graders, and 74.5% of 5th graders met or exceeded state standards—far outpacing state averages (roughly 44–50%) and even the strong district averages (63–71%). The school also excels in science, with 68.3% of 5th graders proficient compared to the district's 63%. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at just 6.6%, less than half the district rate (12.9%) and nearly a third of the state rate (17.7%). This figure is the lowest among its immediate peers, with nearby Blue Ridge Elementary School (6.1%) being the only comparable school, while Evans Elementary School (12.0%), Martinez Elementary School (12.2%), and Westmont Elementary School (12.4%) all have nearly double the rate.

Stevens Creek also stands out for its efficiency and equity. It spends $12,495 per student—less than peers like Riverside Elementary School ($13,601) and Blue Ridge ($14,192)—while achieving superior outcomes. Its student-teacher ratio of 15.4 supports a well-managed learning environment. The school performs strongly across student subgroups, ranking in the 89th percentile for both White and Special Education students and the 76th percentile for African American students, showing that excellence is school-wide. While its state ranking has eased slightly from the 97th to 94th percentile over five years, this reflects intense competition at the top, not a drop in performance. For families seeking a high-achieving, efficient, and welcoming school, Stevens Creek is a clear leader within an already excellent district.

759
Students ?
15.4
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,495
Per pupil spending ?
22.9%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 3780 Evans To Locks Rd
       Martinez, GA  30907

(706) 868-3705

District: Columbia County


Students who attend Stevens Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Stallings Island Middle School
High:    Lakeside High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
62.3%
Asian:
14.9%
African American:
10.4%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026
Strengths
Test scores above the Georgia average (76% vs 47% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 6% of Georgia elementary schools
Among the top-ranked schools in Columbia County
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school76%
District avg66%
Georgia avg47%
76th of 1,219
Georgia public elementary schools ?
Top 6%▬ steady since 2016
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SchoolDigger rating ?
4th of 17Elementary Schools in the Columbia County
17th of 201Columbia County among Georgia districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202694.876 of 121993.8%★★★★★
202596.454 of 123895.6%★★★★★
202496.251 of 123695.9%★★★★★
202395.860 of 122395.1%★★★★★
202296.944 of 122096.4%★★★★★
202196.838 of 121496.9%★★★★★
201994.957 of 123495.4%★★★★★
201893.675 of 120993.8%★★★★★
201792.878 of 120593.5%★★★★★
201693.972 of 123394.2%★★★★★
201594.466 of 124094.7%★★★★★
201482.8128 of 123189.6%★★★★☆
201387.026 of 122597.9%★★★★★
201288.423 of 120198.1%★★★★★
201189.315 of 121298.8%★★★★★
201088.159 of 118395.0%★★★★★
200989.451 of 113395.5%★★★★★
200890.530 of 113497.4%★★★★★
200790.325 of 112597.8%★★★★★
200686.668 of 110193.8%★★★★★

African American

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202666.7201 of 82875.7%★★★★☆
202348.8380 of 87056.3%★★★☆☆

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202671.925 of 10776.6%★★★★☆
202579.88 of 12093.3%★★★★★
202469.737 of 12169.4%★★★★☆
202364.846 of 11560.0%★★★☆☆
202271.231 of 10670.8%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202693.877 of 118693.5%★★★★★
202595.258 of 122495.3%★★★★★
202495.449 of 122396.0%★★★★★
202394.765 of 121294.6%★★★★★
202294.966 of 120694.5%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202693.782 of 118393.1%★★★★★
202596.540 of 122596.7%★★★★★
202495.751 of 122095.8%★★★★★
202395.752 of 121095.7%★★★★★
202297.533 of 120997.3%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202686.850 of 46589.2%★★★★☆
202597.911 of 56598.1%★★★★★
202499.45 of 48799.0%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202687.075 of 70089.3%★★★★☆
202589.167 of 76991.3%★★★★★
202488.957 of 77292.6%★★★★★
202386.984 of 77589.2%★★★★☆
202289.064 of 77991.8%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Female (2026)94th percentile~ school
Male (2026)93rd percentile~ school
White (2026)89th percentile-4 vs school
Special Education (2026)89th percentile-5 vs school
Asian (2026)77th percentile-17 vs school
African American (2026)76th percentile-18 vs school
By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?
Mathematics79%+32 vs state
Science68%+24 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, February 1, 2013

Open Quote This is a wonderful school! The teachers are so creative and caring, it is a great atmosphere for children. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, September 18, 2010

Open Quote Fantastic school. We've been extremely pleased with k and 1st grade. Close Quote





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Frequently Asked Questions about Stevens Creek Elementary School

Students at Stevens Creek Elementary School are 62% White, 15% Asian, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2024-25 school year, 759 students attended Stevens Creek Elementary School.

Yes. Stevens Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 6.2% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students who attend Stevens Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stallings Island Middle School
High : Lakeside High School

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Latest Georgia data All new data »
2025–26 attendance dataAug 6, 2026
2025–26 Milestones Assessment scoresAug 6, 2026
2021–22 through 2024–25 Milestones Assessment scores (updated)Aug 6, 2026
2024–25 dropout ratesFeb 19, 2026


SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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