Eagle Ridge Academy

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Eagle Ridge Academy ranks 534 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Eagle Ridge Academy is a public elementary school serving 659 students in grades PK-5 in Columbus, Georgia, which is part of the Muscogee County School District. Despite the district's relatively low ranking and rating, Eagle Ridge Academy stands out as a high-performing school, consistently outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests.

One of the key factors that sets Eagle Ridge Academy apart is its strong academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 53.9% of 5th graders at the school were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 37.3% in the Muscogee County district and 48.2% statewide. The school also spends more per student ($9,707 in 2018-2019) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (13.8 in 2022-2023) than the state average, which likely contributes to its success. Additionally, despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39% to 47% over the past few years, Eagle Ridge Academy is still able to achieve strong academic results, suggesting effective support for its high-need student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the Muscogee County district, Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy, which is ranked 2nd in the state, has significantly higher test scores than Eagle Ridge Academy. However, Eagle Ridge Academy outperforms many of the other nearby schools, such as Reese Road Leadership Academy and Gentian Elementary School. While Eagle Ridge Academy is performing well overall, there may be opportunities to further improve student outcomes, particularly in areas where the school's performance is closer to the district or state averages, such as 4th grade mathematics and 5th grade science.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

7576 Raider Way
Columbus, GA 31909

(706) 569-3746

District: Muscogee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
534^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,707

Students who attend Eagle Ridge Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Blackmon Road Middle School
High:	Shaw High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 674

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.2%

African American:

31.6%

Hispanic:

16.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eagle Ridge Academy ranks better than 57.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 5^th among 32 ranked elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Eagle Ridge Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.2%), African American (31.6%), Hispanic (16.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eagle Ridge Academy is 13.8, which is the 12^th best among 32 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District. (See more...)

Compare Eagle Ridge Academy employs 48.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eagle Ridge Academy is $9,707. 20 elementary schools in the Muscogee County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Eagle Ridge Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Muscogee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Muscogee County 155^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Eagle Ridge Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2010	78.81	210^th	1183	82.2%
2011	77.98	242^nd	1212	80.0%
2012	75.62	269^th	1201	77.6%
2013	75.07	296^th	1225	75.8%
2014	78.76	208^th	1231	83.1%
2015	77.95	232^nd	1240	81.3%
2016	84.05	166^th	1233	86.5%
2017	68.58	330^th	1205	72.6%
2018	68.35	343^rd	1209	71.6%
2019	75.00	277^th	1234	77.6%
2021	69.66	327^th	1214	73.1%
2022	61.57	436^th	1244	65.0%
2023	52.46	529^th	1242	57.4%
2024	52.56	534^th	1248	57.2%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.6)

29%

14%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

This school is exceptional! I love the level of engagement that Mrs. Moye provides to my Son (in Kindergarten). They work so hard to morph the behavioral traits and keep parents posted and engaged. They encourage reading. The way they teach numbers to these kindergartners, is also worth appreciating! They use Bloomz app that makes it all the way easy to communicate with teachers and the Teachers are prompt on responses! I have got response to my message late at 9 pm and even at 6 am in the mornings. Thanks Eagle Ridge! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, April 1, 2017

Both my children attended 2nd through 5th. Had a personal issue with my childs second grade teacher, but the education is good. I feel they got a quality education and were challenged. If you have a child with Aspergers, it is hit and miss with having a understanding teachers. Children attend 4 different teachers starting in 4th grade for each subject. The drop off of mornings was rough with hgih school sharing lot, but it is smooth running (if you drop at door), if you choose to park and walk your child in, parking is tight. Absoluety can not say enough about Miss Salgado (3rd grade) and Mrs. Wilson (4th grade) and Mr. Marshal (4th grade) AMAZING teachers!!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 25, 2014

It is hard to believe that a school given its location and ratings is in fact a horrible choice. This is the typical "good on paper" scenario. We only attended for a very short time before I pulled my child out of there. I witnessed pre-k children FIST fighting in the lunch room (their teacher commented on the issues that those two don't like each other???), the teachers that are outside on playground duty are more concerned about their "social hour" with each other than watching what the kids are doing, students are full on spitting on other students, kids getting hit in the face by other Kindergarten kids...just a total disaster. Even after having made the principal aware of the issues nothing was done. Do not let the "good on paper" appearance fool you! Their pick up policy is also a joke - every parent has an assigned number they need to show to pick up their child - my child is NOT a number! Given that this was put in place by said principle ... I am not surprised. If you think a bout moving in the school district to have your child attend this school - don't! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, July 30, 2010

My daughter is entering 2nd grade this year which will be her 3rd year at this school. She absolutely loves it. The teachers are very hands on and keep communication with parents open. The principal is the same. The children as well as the staff have a very high sense of pride when it comes to Eagle Ridge and it shows. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Eagle Ridge Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	270	66	30	22	1	n/a	n/a	25	414
2009	390	118	46	28	1	n/a	n/a	56	639
2010	415	121	46	0	0	0	79	0	661
2011	402	129	48	38	1	1	28	0	647
2012	406	140	50	46	2	2	35	0	681
2013	411	158	47	43	2	3	30	0	694
2014	408	185	43	42	1	6	34	0	719
2015	421	198	45	45	2	5	53	0	769
2016	383	212	46	63	1	2	49	0	756
2017	344	217	54	66	2	1	46	0	730
2018	335	231	57	67	1	2	56	0	749
2019	293	226	52	81	1	0	48	0	701
2020	307	231	66	87	1	1	43	0	736
2021	273	208	51	93	0	2	55	0	682
2022	259	183	48	95	1	3	66	0	655
2023	248	198	36	106	2	2	67	0	659
2024	251	213	34	110	3	2	61	0	674

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Eagle Ridge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	414	25.0	16.6	17
2009	639	36.6	17.5	23.5
2010	661	36.8	17.9	27.7
2011	647	39.5	16.3	28.9
2012	681	39.3	17.3	30.8
2013	694	40.3	17.2	32.6
2014	719	39.1	18.3	37.8
2015	769	44.0	17.4	37.7
2016	756	42.0	18.0	43
2017	730	42.0	17.3	42.2
2018	749	43.0	17.4	49.5
2019	701	45.0	15.5	48.6
2020	736	45.0	16.3	41.2
2021	682	45.0	15.1	39
2022	655	46.5	14.0	n/a
2023	659	47.5	13.8	47
2024	674	48.5	13.8	58.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Eagle Ridge Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	414	25.0	16.6	17
2009	639	36.6	17.5	23.5
2010	661	36.8	17.9	27.7
2011	647	39.5	16.3	28.9
2012	681	39.3	17.3	30.8
2013	694	40.3	17.2	32.6
2014	719	39.1	18.3	37.8
2015	769	44.0	17.4	37.7
2016	756	42.0	18.0	43
2017	730	42.0	17.3	42.2
2018	749	43.0	17.4	49.5
2019	701	45.0	15.5	48.6
2020	736	45.0	16.3	41.2
2021	682	45.0	15.1	39
2022	655	46.5	14.0	n/a
2023	659	47.5	13.8	47
2024	674	48.5	13.8	58.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Eagle Ridge Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$559 (6.8%)	$7,684 (93.2%)	$8,244
2018	$494 (5.8%)	$7,983 (94.2%)	$8,477
2019	$584 (6.0%)	$9,122 (94.0%)	$9,707

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eagle Ridge Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 277^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 529^th of 1242 Elementary schools	20.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Ridge Academy)	48.1	38.1	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	34	26.6	7.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eagle Ridge Academy)	64.8	33	31.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	37.6	28.7	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Ridge Academy)	60.7	35.5	25.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	30	27.3	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Ridge Academy)	63.1	32.3	30.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	32.2	29.5	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Eagle Ridge Academy)	55.9	53.4	2.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Muscogee County)	38.7	31.4	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eagle Ridge Academy)	52.7	29.5	23.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Muscogee County)	29.2	21.2	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Eagle Ridge Academy)	60.2	55.2	5%
5th Grade Science (Muscogee County)	35.1	29.2	5.9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	701	659	6%
African American	226	198	12.4%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	52	36	30.8%
Hispanic	81	106	30.9%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	293	248	15.4%
Two or More Races	48	67	39.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.6%	47%	1.6%

Schools Near Eagle Ridge Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eagle Ridge Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	7576 Raider Way	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3746	674	49	13.8	58.6%	251 (37.2%)	213 (31.6%)	110 (16.3%)	34 (5.0%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (9.1%)	52.6	534^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.2%		52.5	529^th of 1242 public elementary schools	57.4%	5	42.1	30.1	53.9	44.7	37.6	36.0	47.2	$9,707	$585	$9,122
North Columbus Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 Old Guard Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-3183	746	48	15.5	59.0%	201 (26.9%)	306 (41.0%)	101 (13.5%)	69 (9.2%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	59 (7.9%)	67.3	378^th of 1248 public elementary schools	69.7%		67.3	367^th of 1242 public elementary schools	70.5%	11	52.6	49.6	48.4	50.9	74.8	31.3	46.5	$8,554	$310	$8,244
Blanchard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3512 Weems Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2461	470	32	14.9	47.9%	226 (48.1%)	124 (26.4%)	61 (13.0%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	48 (10.2%)	41.8	665^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.7%		40.1	685^th of 1242 public elementary schools	44.8%	20	25.4	34.2	34.2	30.5	43.8	39.2	41.8	$9,375	$464	$8,911
Midland Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	7373 Psalmond Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3664	605	36	16.8	47.1%	120 (19.8%)	281 (46.4%)	91 (15.0%)	46 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (10.7%)	51.4	553^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	55.7%		27.4	878^th of 1242 public elementary schools	29.3%	325	41.1	40.2	45.7	43.2	58.6	28.4	27.2	$8,558	$349	$8,209
Waddell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6101 Miller Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3722	482	28	16.9	100.0%	42 (8.7%)	365 (75.7%)	40 (8.3%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.6%)	17.1	1059^th of 1248 public elementary schools	15.1%		24	935^th of 1242 public elementary schools	24.7%	124	33.3	10.8	34.3	20.3	12.2	1.5	19.7	$9,996	$915	$9,082
Britt David Elementary Computer Magnet Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	5801 Armour Rd	Columbus	31909	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	Yes	No	No	(706) 748-2617	510	31	16.4	25.7%	217 (42.5%)	101 (19.8%)	40 (7.8%)	125 (24.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.7%)	99.6	2^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	99.8%		99.8	2^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	99.8%		96.6	84.3	98.9	95.5	95.2	98.9	96.6	$8,707	$225	$8,483
Mathews Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7533 Lynch Rd	Midland	31820	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 569-3656	710	42	17.1	28.6%	295 (41.5%)	208 (29.3%)	115 (16.2%)	15 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (10.6%)	80.7	224^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.1%		76.8	266^th of 1242 public elementary schools	78.6%	42	47.9	54.7	67.0	47.9	71.6	60.7	61.6	$8,323	$419	$7,903
Reese Road Leadership Academy	Public	K-5	3100 Reese Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3684	395	31	12.9	80.0%	59 (14.9%)	206 (52.2%)	89 (22.5%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (8.4%)	30.5	845^th of 1248 public elementary schools	32.3%		31.8	808^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.9%	37	20.3	39.2	45.9	12.7	36.5	20.3	26.0	$10,230	$849	$9,381
Gentian Elementary School	Public	K-5	4201 Primrose Rd	Columbus	31907	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 569-3625	446	41	11.0	100.0%	107 (24.0%)	243 (54.5%)	44 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (11.4%)	25.6	922^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	26.1%		27.1	884^th of 1242 public elementary schools	28.8%	38	28.4	28.4	33.3	28.4	25.3	20.5	23.1	$11,376	$1,213	$10,163
Double Churches Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1213 Double Churches Rd	Columbus	31904	Muscogee County	Muscogee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 748-2660	461	29	16.1	57.7%	200 (43.4%)	150 (32.5%)	46 (10.0%)	15 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.8%)	45.5	620^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.3%		47.6	582^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	53.1%	38	29.3	30.3	53.4	34.5	39.4	35.2	38.6	$8,740	$225	$8,515

Frequently Asked Questions about Eagle Ridge Academy

What is the racial makeup of Eagle Ridge Academy?

Students at Eagle Ridge Academy are 37% White, 32% African American, 16% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Eagle Ridge Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 674 students attended Eagle Ridge Academy.

Is Eagle Ridge Academy a good school?

Eagle Ridge Academy ranks 534^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Eagle Ridge Academy in?

Muscogee County

What schools do graduates of Eagle Ridge Academy attend?

Students who attend Eagle Ridge Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blackmon Road Middle School
High : Shaw High School

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