Excellent
#115 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 5% in state
Westside Atlanta Charter School
Elementary School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
A charter elementary school in Atlanta, GA where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1903 Drew Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
- Math 41% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westside Atlanta Charter School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westside Atlanta Charter 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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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
$79,222
Median home value
$395,100
Median rent
$1,702/mo
College educated
54.3%
Homeownership
41.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30318; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William J. Scott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Bolton Academy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| William M.boyd Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Charles R. Drew Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 959 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #9 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Atlanta Charter School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Atlanta Charter School
Westside Atlanta Charter School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 347 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Atlanta Charter School
What grades does Westside Atlanta Charter School serve?
Westside Atlanta Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Westside Atlanta Charter School?
Westside Atlanta Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Atlanta Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Atlanta Charter School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside Atlanta Charter School rank in GA?
Westside Atlanta Charter School ranks #115 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Westside Atlanta Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Atlanta Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Westside Atlanta Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Atlanta Charter School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Westside Atlanta Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Westside Atlanta Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Westside Atlanta Charter School a Title I school?
No, Westside Atlanta Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside Atlanta Charter School?
56.5% of students at Westside Atlanta Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (404) 931-4827
- Area population (ZIP 30318)
- 58,651
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 30318; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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