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#983 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 43% in state

Peachtree Middle School

Middle School · Dekalb County · Atlanta, GA

A Dekalb County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

4664 N Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA 30338

  • Math 39% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 50% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.8% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.4% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment6.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$15,368
Chronic Absenteeism27.2%

Students at Peachtree Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency50%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 44 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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

54.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Peachtree Middle 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat 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

$122,931

Median home value

$592,600

Median rent

$1,812/mo

College educated

76.2%

Homeownership

61.8%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30338; 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
Chamblee Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.36–82.5 mi952Compare →
Sequoyah Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.46–83.1 mi1,710Compare →
Cumberland Academy of GeorgiaPrivate · tuition7.9private4–123.9 mi100Compare →
Mt Vernon Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–124.1 mi1,099Compare →

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
#39 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

Peachtree Middle School is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Peachtree Middle School

Peachtree Middle School is a public middle school in Atlanta, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 1,208 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #983 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Peachtree Middle School

What grades does Peachtree Middle School serve?

Peachtree Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Peachtree Middle School?

Peachtree Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,208 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Peachtree Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Peachtree Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Peachtree Middle School rank in GA?

Peachtree Middle School ranks #983 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Peachtree Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Peachtree Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Peachtree Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Peachtree Middle School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Peachtree Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Peachtree Middle School a Title I school?

No, Peachtree Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peachtree Middle School?

54.6% of students at Peachtree Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,208
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
83
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
DeKalb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.2%
Area population (ZIP 30338)
39,042
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
38
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 30338; 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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