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#969 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 43% in state
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys
School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Genesis Innovation Academy-boy · Atlanta, GA
A State Specialty Schools Ii- Genesis Innovation Academy-boy charter school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1049 Custer Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30316
- Math 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$96,491
Median home value
$401,800
Median rent
$1,570/mo
College educated
55.5%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30316; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Innovation Academy for GirlsCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–11 | 0.0 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Mohammed Schools of AtlantaPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 136 | Compare → |
| The Life School of AtlantaPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Paideia SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 986 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Specialty Schools Ii- Genesis Innovation Academy-boy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,980NCES 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.
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Boy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys is a public school in Atlanta, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Genesis Innovation Academy-boy, serving approximately 291 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #969 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys
What grades does Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys serve?
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.
How many students attend Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys?
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys?
The student-teacher ratio at Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys rank in GA?
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys ranks #969 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys's MySchoolScout rating?
Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys a charter school?
Yes, Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys a Title I school?
No, Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys?
81.8% of students at Genesis Innovation Academy for Boys 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 – 11th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Phone
- (404) 944-8560
- Area population (ZIP 30316)
- 35,040
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 30316; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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