Excellent
#312 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 14% in state
D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy
Elementary School · State Specialty Schools Ii- D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy · Lithia Springs, GA
A charter elementary school in Lithia Springs, GA where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7131 Mount Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
- Math 32% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
0.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where D.e.l.t.a. Steam 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated799/100K
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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
$64,072
Median home value
$225,000
Median rent
$1,496/mo
College educated
32.8%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithia Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Annette Winn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Sweetwater Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Austell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 358 | 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.
State Specialty Schools Ii- D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,062NCES 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.
D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy is listed in State Specialty Schools II- D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy
D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy is a public elementary school in Lithia Springs, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy, serving approximately 387 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #312 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy
What grades does D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy serve?
D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy?
D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy rank in GA?
D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy ranks #312 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy a charter school?
Yes, D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for D.e.l.t.a. Steam Academy?
0.8% of students at D.e.l.t.a. Steam 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
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (470) 729-2692
- Area population (ZIP 30122)
- 27,081
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 30122; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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