Excellent
#196 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 9% in state
International Academy of Smyrna
Elementary School · State Specialty Schools Ii- International Academy of Smyrna · Smyrna, GA
A charter elementary school in Smyrna, GA serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2144 S Cobb Dr SE, Smyrna, GA 30080
- Math 25% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at International Academy of Smyrna score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 8-year record (2017–2024) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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
87%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where International Academy of Smyrna 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,541/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smyrna), 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
$87,949
Median home value
$409,700
Median rent
$1,660/mo
College educated
57.9%
Homeownership
46.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30080; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| West Cobb Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–1 | 0.6 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Belmont Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Labelle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 356 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
State Specialty Schools Ii- International Academy of Smyrna
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,591NCES 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.
International Academy of Smyrna is listed in State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About International Academy of Smyrna
International Academy of Smyrna is a public elementary school in Smyrna, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- International Academy of Smyrna, serving approximately 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about International Academy of Smyrna
What grades does International Academy of Smyrna serve?
International Academy of Smyrna serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend International Academy of Smyrna?
International Academy of Smyrna has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Academy of Smyrna?
The student-teacher ratio at International Academy of Smyrna is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does International Academy of Smyrna rank in GA?
International Academy of Smyrna ranks #196 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is International Academy of Smyrna's MySchoolScout rating?
International Academy of Smyrna has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 International Academy of Smyrna?
Based on loaded state assessment records, International Academy of Smyrna has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is International Academy of Smyrna a charter school?
Yes, International Academy of Smyrna is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is International Academy of Smyrna a Title I school?
No, International Academy of Smyrna is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International Academy of Smyrna?
87.0% of students at International Academy of Smyrna 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (678) 370-0980
- Area population (ZIP 30080)
- 53,334
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 30080; 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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