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#1517 of 2,268 schools in GA
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
School · State Schools · Clarkston, GA
A State Schools school where students score 43 points below what's typical for similar communities.
890 N Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston, GA 30021
- Math 0% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 0% vs GA 42% (2024)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf score 0% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 3% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 3% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 3% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Atlanta Area School for the Deaf 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,158
Median home value
$256,000
Median rent
$1,265/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
26%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartwood Agile Learning Center SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | K–11 | 0.6 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Dekalb Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 3–12 | 2.4 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| East Dekalb Special Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Margaret Harris Comprehensive SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 76 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is listed in State Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is a public school in Clarkston, GA, part of State Schools, serving approximately 126 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,517 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 3% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atlanta Area School for the Deaf
What grades does Atlanta Area School for the Deaf serve?
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atlanta Area School for the Deaf rank in GA?
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf ranks #1,517 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Atlanta Area School for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?
Atlanta Area School for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlanta Area School for the Deaf has 3% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 3% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Atlanta Area School for the Deaf a charter school?
No, Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atlanta Area School for the Deaf a Title I school?
No, Atlanta Area School for the Deaf is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlanta Area School for the Deaf?
61.9% of students at Atlanta Area School for the Deaf 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (404) 298-4868
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 30021)
- 26,386
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 24.7
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 30021; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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