Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy's student population of 524 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1453 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
18%
Black
14%
36%
White
60%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Soccer, Softball, Track, Track and Field
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Southwest Georgia STEM Charter School is a unique school nestled in the rural southwest Georgia town of Shellman. We average approximately 500 students. We offer rich experiences in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy's ranking?
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy is ranked #1453 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy?
524 students attend Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy?
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy offer ?
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy part of?
Southwest Georgia S.t.e.m. Charter Academy is part of State Charter Schools II- Southwest Georgia S.T.E.M. Charte School District.
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