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#851 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 38% in state

Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic

High School · Dekalb County · Lithonia, GA

A Dekalb County high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6610 Browns Mill Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038

  • Math 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.2 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation14.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$15,368
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency32%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
64%
2024
Math
32%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,971/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lithonia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$70,860

Median home value

$234,900

Median rent

$1,535/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

62%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
14.2% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fleming Day SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–122.4 mi15Compare →
Twins Academy Inc.Private · tuitionNot rated8–123.9 mi12Compare →
Twins Academy Inc at 3152Private · tuitionNot ratedK–123.9 mi18Compare →
Martin Luther King- Jr. High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.69–124.0 mi1,431Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Dekalb County

Schools in district
131
Rank in district
#32 of 131
District spending per student
$15,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic

Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic is a public high school in Lithonia, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 1,272 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #851 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic

What grades does Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic serve?

Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic?

Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic has an enrollment of approximately 1,272 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic?

The student-teacher ratio at Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic rank in GA?

Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic ranks #851 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic's MySchoolScout rating?

Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic a charter school?

No, Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic a Title I school?

No, Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic?

64.7% of students at Arabia Mountain High School - Academy of Engineering- Medic qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,272
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
DeKalb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 30038)
42,744
Area average commute
36.2 min
Area median age
38.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30038; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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