Very Good
#516 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 23% in state
Museum School Avondale Estates
Elementary School · Dekalb County · Avondale Estates, GA
A Dekalb County charter elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3191 Covington Hwy, Avondale Estates, GA 30002
- Math 50% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Museum School Avondale Estates score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Museum School Avondale Estates 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat 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
$87,813
Median home value
$510,900
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
71.6%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30002; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Talley Street Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 3–5 | 0.8 mi | 638 | Compare → |
| The Waldorf School of AtlantaPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Dekalb Elementary School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 591 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dekalb County
- Schools in district
- 131
- Rank in district
- #23 of 131
- District spending per student
- $15,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Museum School Avondale Estates is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Museum School Avondale Estates
Museum School Avondale Estates is a public elementary school in Avondale Estates, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 587 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #516 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Museum School Avondale Estates
What grades does Museum School Avondale Estates serve?
Museum School Avondale Estates serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Museum School Avondale Estates?
Museum School Avondale Estates has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Museum School Avondale Estates?
The student-teacher ratio at Museum School Avondale Estates is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Museum School Avondale Estates rank in GA?
Museum School Avondale Estates ranks #516 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Museum School Avondale Estates's MySchoolScout rating?
Museum School Avondale Estates has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Museum School Avondale Estates?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Museum School Avondale Estates has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Museum School Avondale Estates a charter school?
Yes, Museum School Avondale Estates is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Museum School Avondale Estates a Title I school?
No, Museum School Avondale Estates is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Museum School Avondale Estates?
37.0% of students at Museum School Avondale Estates 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 587
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (404) 292-9760
- Area population (ZIP 30002)
- 5,507
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 30002; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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