Dekalb Transition School serves 33 students in grades 6-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
33 students
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-49%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-79%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
76%
36%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≤10%
72%
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
63%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dekalb Transition School?
The graduation rate of Dekalb Transition School is 10%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 72%.
How many students attend Dekalb Transition School?
33 students attend Dekalb Transition School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Dekalb Transition School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dekalb Transition School?
Dekalb Transition School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dekalb Transition School offer ?
Dekalb Transition School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Dekalb Transition School part of?
Dekalb Transition School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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