Summary:
The 31204 zip code area of Macon, Georgia is home to 13 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 3 alternative schools. This analysis provides key insights into the performance and characteristics of these schools, which serve a predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population.
Among the standout schools in the 31204 zip code are Miller Magnet Middle School, which ranks 294 out of 578 Georgia middle schools and has significantly higher test scores than the county and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. Vineville Academy, an elementary school, ranks 493 out of 1,218 Georgia elementary schools and has the highest test scores in the 31204 zip code, with over 60% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Science. The VIP Academy (Virtual) also stands out for its high graduation rate of 88.4% and relatively strong performance on some end-of-course assessments compared to the Bibb County and state averages.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools in the 31204 zip code, with some schools, such as Ballard Hudson Middle School, John Robert Lewis Elementary School, and Ingram/Pye Elementary School, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of schools statewide. This performance gap suggests that students in this area may not have equal access to quality education, which could contribute to broader socioeconomic and educational inequities. The data also highlights the potential impact of school type, funding, and student demographics on academic outcomes in this community.
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