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#1968 of 2,268 schools in GA

Miles Elementary School

Elementary School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA

An Atlanta Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4215 Bakers Ferry Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

  • Math 14% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 17% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.5% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.6% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-28.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.2 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)20% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment7.0Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
District spending per student$23,046
Chronic Absenteeism61.8%

Students at Miles Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency14%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency17%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 63 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
11%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
10%
2024
Math
14%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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 Miles Elementary School 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 11Somewhat 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

$61,548

Median home value

$277,900

Median rent

$1,264/mo

College educated

39.8%

Homeownership

50.7%

Poverty rate

18.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Kindezi SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.4K–80.7 mi380Compare →
Atlanta Heights Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.5K–80.9 mi765Compare →
Harper-archer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0PK–51.8 mi529Compare →
Imhotop AcademyPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–82.0 mi179Compare →

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
#77 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

Miles Elementary School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Miles Elementary School

Miles Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 468 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,968 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Miles Elementary School

What grades does Miles Elementary School serve?

Miles Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Miles Elementary School?

Miles Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Miles Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Miles Elementary School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Miles Elementary School rank in GA?

Miles Elementary School ranks #1,968 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Miles Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Miles Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Miles Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Miles Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Miles Elementary School a charter school?

No, Miles Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Miles Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Miles Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miles Elementary School?

100.0% of students at Miles Elementary 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
468
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
61.8%
Area population (ZIP 30331)
63,418
Area average commute
34.8 min
Area median age
36.6
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 30331; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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