Summary:
There are four elementary schools serving grades PK through 5 in Macon, Georgia's 31210 zip code, all part of the Bibb County School District, which currently holds a 1-star rating.
Families in this area will find a wide range of school experiences. Springdale Elementary School is the top performer, ranking in the 66th percentile statewide with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (13.1%) and the lowest percentage of students on free/reduced lunch (46.31%). Carter Elementary School is a notable standout, ranking in the 69th percentile and posting the highest 5th-grade math (60.8%) and science (57.9%) proficiency rates in the group—both well above state averages—despite having a higher poverty rate than Springdale. Lane Elementary School sits in the middle, ranking in the 40th percentile with math and science proficiency rates below state averages. Union Elementary School faces the most significant challenges, ranking in the 9th percentile with a chronic absenteeism rate of 41.2%—more than double the state average—and the highest poverty rate at 78.32%.
Key takeaways for parents: socioeconomic factors and attendance strongly correlate with academic outcomes across these schools. Springdale and Carter demonstrate that strong performance is possible, with Carter especially showing that high achievement can occur despite economic challenges. Chronic absenteeism is a district-wide concern, with only Springdale falling below the state average. Per-student spending does not directly predict success—Union spends the most ($16,183 per student) yet has the lowest scores, while Carter spends the least ($14,964) and posts the best test results. Trends show Carter improving significantly (from 61st to 69th percentile) and Union making gains (from 1st to 9th percentile), while Springdale has seen a slight decline and Lane has remained stagnant. Note that current English Language Arts scores were not included in this release; they will be available in December.
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