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#798 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 35% in state

Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy

Elementary School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA

An Atlanta Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

225 James P. Brawley Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30314

  • Math 10% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 10:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-0.77 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2024
TrendStable
Academics3.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-32.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.6 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-7.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$23,046
Chronic Absenteeism61.3%

Students at Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency15%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 13% in 2024.

Show all 8 years
2016
Math
13%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
14%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
13%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy 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 74Very Walkable
  • Transit 61Good Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat 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

$36,870

Median home value

$210,300

Median rent

$991/mo

College educated

29.8%

Homeownership

42.1%

Poverty rate

38.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kipp Ways Primary Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–40.7 mi484Compare →
M. A. Jones Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1PK–51.0 mi481Compare →
The Life School of AtlantaPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–121.0 mi67Compare →
Centennial Place Academy (charter)Charter · enrollment unverified4.7K–81.1 mi715Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Atlanta Public Schools

Schools in district
87
Rank in district
#30 of 86
District spending per student
$23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy

Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 633 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #798 of 2,268 schools in GA.

State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy

What grades does Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy serve?

Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy?

Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy has an enrollment of approximately 633 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy rank in GA?

Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy ranks #798 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).

Is Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy a charter school?

No, Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy a Title I school?

No, Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy?

100.0% of students at Michael R. Hollis Innovation 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
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
633
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.3%
Area population (ZIP 30314)
23,594
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
29.9
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 30314; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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