Summary:
Zip code 31052 (Lizella, GA) is served by a single elementary school, Skyview Elementary School, which enrolls 423 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the Bibb County School District.
Skyview Elementary School is a consistent academic standout within its district, earning a 3-star rating for three consecutive years. The school outperforms the Bibb County average by 15-25 percentage points across nearly all subjects and grade levels, despite the district ranking in the bottom 20% of Georgia districts. Its signature strength is 5th grade math, where 56.5% of students are proficient—more than double the district rate of 27.8% and 12.4 points above the state average. The school also exceeds state averages in 3rd grade math (+6.1 points) and 5th grade science (+2.6 points), though 4th grade math lags slightly behind the state by 3.2 points. The most dramatic recent change is a 17.6-point jump in 3rd grade math proficiency, from 36.8% to 54.4% year-over-year, suggesting effective targeted interventions. With a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.6%—roughly half the district rate and below the state average—the school benefits from strong attendance and more individualized instruction.
Families should note that with only one school in the zip code, there is no intra-zip elementary choice. Skyview Elementary serves a majority low-income population, with 57.21% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and per-student spending is $17,517. While the school's performance is strong relative to its district, its 3-star rating and mixed results against state benchmarks—particularly the 4th grade math dip and a slight science decline from 50.8% to 46.8%—suggest room for improvement. The school remains an anchor institution for the community, offering solid academics, low absenteeism, and favorable class sizes, though the district's overall low ranking may be a consideration for families weighing school options in the area.
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