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#1027 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 45% in state
International Studies Elementary Charter School
Elementary School · Dougherty County · Albany, GA
A Dougherty County elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2237 Cutts Dr, Albany, GA 31705
- Math 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at International Studies Elementary Charter School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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
95.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where International Studies Elementary Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), 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
$37,210
Median home value
$101,900
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
50.2%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Radium Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 446 | 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.
Dougherty County
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #3 of 22
- District spending per student
- $18,742NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
International Studies Elementary Charter School is listed in Dougherty County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About International Studies Elementary Charter School
International Studies Elementary Charter School is a public elementary school in Albany, GA, part of Dougherty County, serving approximately 437 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,027 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about International Studies Elementary Charter School
What grades does International Studies Elementary Charter School serve?
International Studies Elementary Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend International Studies Elementary Charter School?
International Studies Elementary Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Studies Elementary Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at International Studies Elementary Charter School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does International Studies Elementary Charter School rank in GA?
International Studies Elementary Charter School ranks #1,027 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is International Studies Elementary Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
International Studies Elementary Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Studies Elementary Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, International Studies Elementary Charter School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is International Studies Elementary Charter School a charter school?
No, International Studies Elementary Charter School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is International Studies Elementary Charter School a Title I school?
No, International Studies Elementary Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International Studies Elementary Charter School?
95.9% of students at International Studies Elementary Charter School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dougherty County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (229) 431-3384
- Area population (ZIP 31705)
- 30,866
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 31705; 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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