Very Good
#795 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 35% in state
Based on limited data
Dekalb Brilliance Academy
Elementary School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Dekalb Brilliance Academy · Atlanta, GA
A charter elementary school in Atlanta, GA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
781 Lake Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
- Math 23% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Dekalb Brilliance Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dekalb Brilliance Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$147,553
Median home value
$704,100
Median rent
$2,001/mo
College educated
82.1%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30307; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Canby Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Green Pastures Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–7 | 1.5 mi | 13 | 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.
State Specialty Schools Ii- Dekalb Brilliance Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- This value was not reported by the source.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Dekalb Brilliance Academy is listed in State Specialty Schools II- DeKalb Brilliance Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dekalb Brilliance Academy
Dekalb Brilliance Academy is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Dekalb Brilliance Academy, serving approximately 255 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #795 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (2024 GA) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 GA).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dekalb Brilliance Academy
What grades does Dekalb Brilliance Academy serve?
Dekalb Brilliance Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
Dekalb Brilliance Academy has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Brilliance Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dekalb Brilliance Academy rank in GA?
Dekalb Brilliance Academy ranks #795 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Dekalb Brilliance Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dekalb Brilliance Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Brilliance Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dekalb Brilliance Academy has 23% math proficiency (2024 GA) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 GA).
Is Dekalb Brilliance Academy a charter school?
Yes, Dekalb Brilliance Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dekalb Brilliance Academy a Title I school?
No, Dekalb Brilliance Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dekalb Brilliance Academy?
83.9% of students at Dekalb Brilliance 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
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (404) 618-2242
- Area population (ZIP 30307)
- 21,680
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 30307; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 GA; directory SY 2023–24
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