Serving 856 students in grades Kindergarten-9, 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 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 856 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Scintilla Charter Academy's student population of 856 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Total Students
856 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
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 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 2204 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
32%
36%
White
56%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
856 students attend Scintilla Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Scintilla Charter Academy students are White, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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-9
What school district is Scintilla Charter Academy part of?
Scintilla Charter Academy is part of State Specialty Schools I- Scintilla Charter Academy School District.
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