Very Good
#459 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 20% in state
Brookhaven Innovation Academy
Elementary School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Brookhaven Innovation Academy · Norcross, GA
A charter elementary school in Norcross, GA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
186 Hunter St, Norcross, GA 30071
- Math 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookhaven Innovation Academy score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brookhaven Innovation 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,800/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norcross), 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
$61,351
Median home value
$333,700
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
53.8%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stripling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 798 | Compare → |
| Al Furquan AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Baldwin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 944 | Compare → |
| Norcross Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 773 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Specialty Schools Ii- Brookhaven Innovation Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,174NCES 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.
Brookhaven Innovation Academy is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookhaven Innovation Academy
Brookhaven Innovation Academy is a public elementary school in Norcross, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Brookhaven Innovation Academy, serving approximately 551 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookhaven Innovation Academy
What grades does Brookhaven Innovation Academy serve?
Brookhaven Innovation Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Brookhaven Innovation Academy?
Brookhaven Innovation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookhaven Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookhaven Innovation Academy is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookhaven Innovation Academy rank in GA?
Brookhaven Innovation Academy ranks #459 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Brookhaven Innovation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookhaven Innovation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Brookhaven Innovation Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookhaven Innovation Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Brookhaven Innovation Academy a charter school?
Yes, Brookhaven Innovation Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Brookhaven Innovation Academy a Title I school?
No, Brookhaven Innovation Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookhaven Innovation Academy?
28.1% of students at Brookhaven Innovation 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (770) 538-1550
- Area population (ZIP 30071)
- 26,140
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 30071; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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