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Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
Middle School · Dekalb County · Atlanta, GA
A Dekalb County charter middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3007 Hermace Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319
- Math 19% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dekalb Path Academy Charter School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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
97.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dekalb Path Academy Charter 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$132,847
Median home value
$708,700
Median rent
$1,861/mo
College educated
78%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30319; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Chamblee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 952 | Compare → |
| Cmch SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 1–8 | 2.5 mi | 124 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dekalb County
- Schools in district
- 131
- Rank in district
- #105 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 Path Academy Charter School is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School is a public middle school in Atlanta, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 368 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,060 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
What grades does Dekalb Path Academy Charter School serve?
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Dekalb Path Academy Charter School?
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Path Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Path Academy Charter School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dekalb Path Academy Charter School rank in GA?
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School ranks #2,060 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Dekalb Path Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Path Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dekalb Path Academy Charter School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dekalb Path Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Dekalb Path Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dekalb Path Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Dekalb Path Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dekalb Path Academy Charter School?
97.8% of students at Dekalb Path Academy Charter 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.1%
- Phone
- (404) 846-3242
- Area population (ZIP 30319)
- 45,382
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 30319; 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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