D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Spirit Creek Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 115 Dolphin Way, Hephzibah, GA 30815
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 2nd percentile in Georgia
Growth
B
Students gain 0.94 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 56th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
530
Students
enrolled
12.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%2/1003.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%56/100Students gain 0.94 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 54th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency19% (−23 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency10% (−32 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%15%reading -23 pts, math -43 pts4th percentile (list)
Black18%10%reading -13 pts, math -16 pts9th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading -20 pts, math -21 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income19%10%reading -13 pts, math -20 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 115 Dolphin Way
City Hephzibah
ZIP Code 30815
District 1304380
NCES School ID 130438002089
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30815

Understanding the community around Spirit Creek Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,081
Per Capita Income $28,991
Poverty Rate 9.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%
High School or Higher 88.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $137,000
Median Rent $1,109
Owner-Occupied 71.8%
Renter-Occupied 28.2%
View full data for ZIP 30815 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Spirit Creek Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 87.4%
White 4.3%
Hispanic/Latino 4.5%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Asian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 530
Teachers (FTE) 43.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Spirit Creek Middle School?
Spirit Creek Middle School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Spirit Creek Middle School?
Spirit Creek Middle School has 530 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1.
What grades does Spirit Creek Middle School serve?
Spirit Creek Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Spirit Creek Middle School receive per student?
Spirit Creek Middle School receives $15,323 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Spirit Creek Middle School in 30815 ▼
Avg Home Value
$220,205
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,512
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
28.2%

Other Schools in 30815

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026