Excellent
#390 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 17% in state
Atlanta Smart Academy
Middle School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Atlanta Smart Academy · Atlanta, GA
A charter middle school in Atlanta, GA serving grades 5th – 8th.
2636 Martin Luther King Jr Dr SW Ste 14, Atlanta, GA 30311
- Math 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atlanta Smart Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2022, reaching 25% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Atlanta Smart Academy 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$51,242
Median home value
$270,000
Median rent
$1,120/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Childs Young Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 656 | Compare → |
| John Lewis Invictus AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Kipp Strive Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Kipp Ways Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | 5–8 | 3.1 mi | 395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
State Specialty Schools Ii- Atlanta Smart Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Atlanta Smart Academy is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atlanta Smart Academy
Atlanta Smart Academy is a public middle school in Atlanta, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Atlanta Smart Academy, serving approximately 213 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atlanta Smart Academy
What grades does Atlanta Smart Academy serve?
Atlanta Smart Academy serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Atlanta Smart Academy?
Atlanta Smart Academy has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Smart Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Smart Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atlanta Smart Academy rank in GA?
Atlanta Smart Academy ranks #390 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Atlanta Smart Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Atlanta Smart Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Smart Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlanta Smart Academy has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Atlanta Smart Academy a charter school?
Yes, Atlanta Smart Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Atlanta Smart Academy a Title I school?
No, Atlanta Smart Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlanta Smart Academy?
88.3% of students at Atlanta Smart Academy 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (706) 432-1773
- Area population (ZIP 30311)
- 34,036
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 30311; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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