Summary:
Zip code 30294 in Ellenwood, GA, is served by a single middle school, Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School, a public charter school within the Clayton County district that enrolls 315 students in grades 6 through 8.
Utopian Academy for the Arts Middle School faces significant academic challenges across all tested subjects, ranking 490th out of 578 Georgia middle schools (15th percentile, 1-star rating). In 8th grade, only 15.7% of students are proficient in science and just 10.8% in social studies—the latter being less than half the district rate (23%) and roughly a quarter of the state rate (40.2%). Math proficiency is also below averages: 6th grade sits at 14.7% versus the district's 21.3% and state's 40.7%, though the gap narrows slightly by 7th and 8th grades (21.5% and 20.5%, respectively). Notably, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 17.3% is a standout positive, nearly matching the state average (17.7%) and far better than the district's 28.0%, indicating students are consistently attending school.
With 79% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a predominantly low-income population. It spends a relatively high $19,019 per student and maintains a favorable 15:1 student-teacher ratio, yet these resources do not translate into higher test scores. The most pressing concern is social studies, where proficiency is alarmingly low, suggesting a need for targeted instructional support. However, the improving math trajectory across grade levels and strong attendance provide a foundation for potential growth. For families in this zip code, this is the only middle school option, so understanding its academic profile—strong attendance but weak test performance, especially in social studies—is essential when making educational decisions.
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