Serving 284 students in grades 6-8, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Academy Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)22%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
96%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Coretta Scott King Young Women's Academy Middle School?
284 students attend Coretta Scott King Young Women's Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Coretta Scott King Young Women's Academy Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coretta Scott King Young Women's Academy Middle School?
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Academy Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coretta Scott King Young Women's Academy Middle School offer ?
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Coretta Scott King Young Women's Academy Middle School part of?
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Academy Middle School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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