Very Good
#604 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 27% in state
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School
Elementary School · Dekalb County · Stone Mountain, GA
A Dekalb County charter elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1492 Kelton Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
- Math 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 30 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
77%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School 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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,414/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stone Mountain), 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
$54,162
Median home value
$221,400
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30083; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Mill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Hambrick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Idlewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 910 | Compare → |
| Dunwoody Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 774 | 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.
Dekalb County
- Schools in district
- 131
- Rank in district
- #26 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
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School is a public elementary school in Stone Mountain, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 765 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #604 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School
What grades does Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School serve?
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School?
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School has an enrollment of approximately 765 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School rank in GA?
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School ranks #604 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School a charter school?
Yes, Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School a Title I school?
No, Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School?
77.0% of students at Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School 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
- 765
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (770) 484-5865
- Area population (ZIP 30083)
- 62,941
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 30083; 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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