Summary:
Zip code 31052, encompassing the Lizella area, is served by a single elementary school, Skyview Elementary School, which enrolls 423 students in grades PK through 5 and is part of the Bibb County school district.
Skyview Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school within a district that currently holds a 1-star rating and ranks in the bottom 20% of Georgia districts. In the 2025-2026 school year, Skyview outperformed the Bibb County district average in every subject and grade level tested. For example, 5th-grade math proficiency at Skyview (56.5%) was more than double the district rate (27.8%). The school also competes well against the state, beating the Georgia average in 3rd-grade math (54.4% vs. 48.3%), 5th-grade math (56.5% vs. 44.1%), and 5th-grade science (46.8% vs. 44.2%). Its state ranking improved from 525th (58th percentile) in 2024-2025 to 399th (67th percentile) in 2025-2026, indicating positive momentum.
Key metrics show a school that is resilient despite economic challenges. With 57.21% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, Skyview still achieves above state averages in several areas. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 and per-student spending of $17,517. Chronic absenteeism is notably low at 13.6%, roughly half the district average of 27.5% and better than the state average of 17.7%. Math scores have shown significant improvement year-over-year, with 3rd-grade proficiency jumping from 36.8% to 54.4%. Science is a relative strength, exceeding both district and state averages. Note that the 2025-2026 release does not include English Language Arts (ELA) scores; the most recent ELA data from 2024-2025 showed mixed results compared to the state, and no conclusions should be drawn from the absence of current ELA data.
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