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Slam Academy of Atlanta

Elementary School · State Specialty Schools Ii- Slam Academy of Atlanta · Atlanta, GA

A charter elementary school in Atlanta, GA where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3183 Greenbriar Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30331

  • Math 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-2.89 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.1% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.2% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-24 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-24.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$15,471
Chronic Absenteeism47.9%

Students at Slam Academy of Atlanta score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency18%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2024.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Slam Academy of Atlanta 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Continental Colony Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.8 mi351Compare →
L. O. Kimberly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–51.0 mi300Compare →
Southwest Atlanta Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.2 mi68Compare →
R. N. Fickett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–51.3 mi477Compare →

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.

State Specialty Schools Ii- Slam Academy of Atlanta

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Slam Academy of Atlanta is listed in State Specialty Schools II- SLAM Academy of Atlanta; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Slam Academy of Atlanta

Slam Academy of Atlanta is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of State Specialty Schools Ii- Slam Academy of Atlanta, serving approximately 192 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,436 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Slam Academy of Atlanta

What grades does Slam Academy of Atlanta serve?

Slam Academy of Atlanta serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Slam Academy of Atlanta?

Slam Academy of Atlanta has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Slam Academy of Atlanta?

The student-teacher ratio at Slam Academy of Atlanta is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Slam Academy of Atlanta rank in GA?

Slam Academy of Atlanta ranks #1,436 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Slam Academy of Atlanta's MySchoolScout rating?

Slam Academy of Atlanta has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Slam Academy of Atlanta?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Slam Academy of Atlanta has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Slam Academy of Atlanta a charter school?

Yes, Slam Academy of Atlanta is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Slam Academy of Atlanta a Title I school?

No, Slam Academy of Atlanta is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Slam Academy of Atlanta?

63.5% of students at Slam Academy of Atlanta 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
192
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Fulton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.9%
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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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