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#917 of 2,268 schools in GA

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Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls

School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Genesis Innovation Academy-girl · Atlanta, GA

A State Specialty Schools Ii- Genesis Innovation Academy-girl charter school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1049 Custer Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

  • Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change+1.01 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendImproving
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.6 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
College Readiness1.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$16,797

Students at Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

72.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls 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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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Genesis Innovation Academy for BoysCharter · enrollment unverified6.7K–110.0 mi291Compare →
Mohammed Schools of AtlantaPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–122.7 mi136Compare →
The Life School of AtlantaPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–123.6 mi67Compare →
Paideia SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–124.1 mi986Compare →

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-girl

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,797NCES 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 Girls is listed in State Specialty Schools II- Genesis Innovation Academy-Girl; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls

Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls is a public school in Atlanta, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Genesis Innovation Academy-girl, serving approximately 304 students in grades Kindergarten-11th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #917 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls

What grades does Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls serve?

Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls serves students in grades Kindergarten through 11th.

How many students attend Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls?

Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls?

The student-teacher ratio at Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls is 11.3:1. 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 Girls rank in GA?

Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls ranks #917 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls's MySchoolScout rating?

Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Girls?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls a charter school?

Yes, Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls 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 Girls a Title I school?

No, Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls?

72.7% of students at Genesis Innovation Academy for Girls 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
304
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fulton County
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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