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#1294 of 2,268 schools in GA
New Life Academy of Excellence
Elementary School · Gwinnett County · Duluth, GA
A Gwinnett County charter elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4725 River Green Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30096
- Math 42% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Life Academy of Excellence score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2010–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Life Academy of Excellence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,366/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Duluth), 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
$75,478
Median home value
$342,700
Median rent
$1,741/mo
College educated
41.7%
Homeownership
43.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30096; 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; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Yi Hwang Academy of Language ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Peachtree Park PrepPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Woodward North Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.9private | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 206 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gwinnett County
- Schools in district
- 140
- Rank in district
- #98 of 139
- District spending per student
- $14,348NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Life Academy of Excellence is listed in Gwinnett County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Life Academy of Excellence
New Life Academy of Excellence is a public elementary school in Duluth, GA, part of Gwinnett County, serving approximately 603 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,294 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Life Academy of Excellence
What grades does New Life Academy of Excellence serve?
New Life Academy of Excellence serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend New Life Academy of Excellence?
New Life Academy of Excellence has an enrollment of approximately 603 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Life Academy of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at New Life Academy of Excellence is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Life Academy of Excellence rank in GA?
New Life Academy of Excellence ranks #1,294 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is New Life Academy of Excellence's MySchoolScout rating?
New Life Academy of Excellence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 New Life Academy of Excellence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Life Academy of Excellence has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is New Life Academy of Excellence a charter school?
Yes, New Life Academy of Excellence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Life Academy of Excellence a Title I school?
No, New Life Academy of Excellence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Life Academy of Excellence?
66.3% of students at New Life Academy of Excellence 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
- 603
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Gwinnett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (678) 720-9870
- Area population (ZIP 30096)
- 71,141
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 30096; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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