Excellent
#309 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 14% in state
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle
Middle School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
A charter middle school in Atlanta, GA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
820 Essie Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
- Math 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 65% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle 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
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
Powered by
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
$96,491
Median home value
$401,800
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Innovation Academy for BoysCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Genesis Innovation Academy for GirlsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–11 | 1.1 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Martin L. King Jr. Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Atlanta Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | Not available | 681 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #15 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle is a public middle school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 234 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #309 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle
What grades does Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle serve?
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle?
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle rank in GA?
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle ranks #309 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Neighborhood Charter - Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle a charter school?
Yes, Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle a Title I school?
No, Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle?
17.5% of students at Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Phone
- (678) 904-0051
- Area population (ZIP 30316)
- 35,040
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 30316; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.