Below Average
#1942 of 2,268 schools in GA
Redan Middle School
Middle School · Dekalb County · Lithonia, GA
A Dekalb County middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1775 Young Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058
- Math 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Redan Middle School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 25% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Redan 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,971/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lithonia), 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
$62,633
Median home value
$221,200
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30058; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Whitaker Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–8 | 0.9 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Miller Grove Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 668 | Compare → |
| Howard Scholars AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 672 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #95 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
Redan Middle School is listed in DeKalb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Redan Middle School
Redan Middle School is a public middle school in Lithonia, GA, part of Dekalb County, serving approximately 633 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,942 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Redan Middle School
What grades does Redan Middle School serve?
Redan Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Redan Middle School?
Redan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 633 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Redan Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Redan Middle School rank in GA?
Redan Middle School ranks #1,942 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Redan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Redan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Redan Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Redan Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Redan Middle School a charter school?
No, Redan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Redan Middle School a Title I school?
No, Redan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Redan Middle School?
100.0% of students at Redan 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
- 633
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.8%
- Phone
- (678) 874-7902
- Area population (ZIP 30058)
- 63,421
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 30058; 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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