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#1494 of 2,268 schools in GA
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Elementary School · Dekalb County · Decatur, GA
A Dekalb County charter elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1402 Austin Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
- Math 11% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 62 points across the 13-year record (2012–2024) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,405/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Decatur), 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
$61,292
Median home value
$245,000
Median rent
$1,364/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
57.8%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30032; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Peachcrest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 660 | Compare → |
| Snapfinger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Dunaire Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 425 | 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
- #59 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 Preparatory Academy Charter is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter is a public elementary school in Decatur, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 562 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,494 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter
What grades does Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter serve?
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter rank in GA?
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter ranks #1,494 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Preparatory Academy Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter a charter school?
Yes, Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter a Title I school?
No, Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
83.1% of students at Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter 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
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (404) 492-5061
- Area population (ZIP 30032)
- 42,812
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 30032; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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