Scintilla Charter Academy

Serving 721 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Scintilla Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 721 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Scintilla Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Scintilla Charter Academy's student population of 721 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
721 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Scintilla Charter Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scintilla Charter Academy is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#193 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
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68%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Scintilla Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Scintilla Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Scintilla Charter Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
31%
36%
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White
55%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Scintilla Charter Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Scintilla Charter Academy and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scintilla Charter Academy's ranking?
Scintilla Charter Academy is ranked #193 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Scintilla Charter Academy often compared to?
Scintilla Charter Academyis often viewed alongside schools like S.l. Mason Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Scintilla Charter Academy?
721 students attend Scintilla Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Scintilla Charter Academy students are White, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Scintilla Charter Academy?
Scintilla Charter Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scintilla Charter Academy offer ?
Scintilla Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Scintilla Charter Academy part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 721 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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