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#1559 of 2,268 schools in GA
Devereux Ackerman Academy
School · Cobb County · Kennesaw, GA
A Cobb County school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1291 Stanley Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152
- Math 3% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 7% vs GA 42% (2024)
- ≤20% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Devereux Ackerman Academy score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 5% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (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
95.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Devereux Ackerman Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,099/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennesaw), 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
$121,026
Median home value
$385,300
Median rent
$1,695/mo
College educated
52.5%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cobb County
- Schools in district
- 110
- Rank in district
- #97 of 110
- District spending per student
- $14,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Devereux Ackerman Academy is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Devereux Ackerman Academy
Devereux Ackerman Academy is a public school in Kennesaw, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 64 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,559 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Devereux Ackerman Academy
What grades does Devereux Ackerman Academy serve?
Devereux Ackerman Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Devereux Ackerman Academy?
Devereux Ackerman Academy has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Devereux Ackerman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Devereux Ackerman Academy is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Devereux Ackerman Academy rank in GA?
Devereux Ackerman Academy ranks #1,559 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Devereux Ackerman Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Devereux Ackerman Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Devereux Ackerman Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Devereux Ackerman Academy has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Devereux Ackerman Academy a charter school?
No, Devereux Ackerman Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Devereux Ackerman Academy a Title I school?
No, Devereux Ackerman Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Devereux Ackerman Academy?
95.3% of students at Devereux Ackerman 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Phone
- (770) 427-0147
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
- Area population (ZIP 30152)
- 44,432
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 30152; 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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