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Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual)
Middle School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Destination Career Academy of Ga · Atlanta, GA
A State Specialty Schools Ii- Destination Career Academy of Ga charter middle school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 Water PL SE, Atlanta, GA 30339
- Math 10% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 27% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
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
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low22/100K
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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
$101,049
Median home value
$437,300
Median rent
$1,820/mo
College educated
70.7%
Homeownership
32.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30339; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cobb Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 1,345 | Compare → |
| Campbell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,257 | Compare → |
| Fulton Academy of Virtual ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 2–12 | 3.4 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Marietta Sixth Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6 | 3.5 mi | 670 | 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- Destination Career Academy of Ga
- 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.
Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Destination Career Academy of GA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual)
Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) is a public middle school in Atlanta, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Destination Career Academy of Ga, serving approximately 605 students in grades 6th-9th with a 28.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,262 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2024 GA) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 GA).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual)
What grades does Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) serve?
Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual)?
Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual)?
The student-teacher ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) is 28.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) rank in GA?
Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) ranks #2,262 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.1 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 Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) has 10% math proficiency (2024 GA) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 GA).
Is Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) a charter school?
Yes, Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) a Title I school?
No, Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual)?
56.9% of students at Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual) 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
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (855) 572-1486
- Area population (ZIP 30339)
- 34,872
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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.
- 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 30339; 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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