Atlanta Community Schools
Tel:
(989)785-4842
- Atlanta Community Schools serves 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Atlanta Community Schools placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
- Atlanta Community Schools's student population of 239 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 239 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Atlanta Community Schools is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,167 schools in Michigan (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Atlanta Community Schools is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #2161 out of 3167 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 94% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.52 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥80% | 85% |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atlanta Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Atlanta Community Schools is Hillman Community Jrsr High School (12.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Lewiston Elementary School (10.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lewiston Lewiston Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 154 students
10.1 miles
4580 Montmorency St
Lewiston, MI 49756
(989)786-2253 10.1 K-8 154 - Hillman Hillman Community Jrsr High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 238 students
12.7 miles
26042 M 32 S
Hillman, MI 49746
(989)742-4538 12.7 6-12 238 - Hillman Hillman Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 199 students
13.3 miles
245 East 3rd St
Hillman, MI 49746
(989)742-4537 13.3 PK-5 199 - Johannesburg Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School Grades: K-8 | 319 students
14.8 miles
10854 M 32 E
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989)731-2040 14.8 K-8 319 - Johannesburg Johannesburglewiston High School Grades: 9-12 | 221 students
14.8 miles
10854 M 32 E
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989)731-4420 14.8 9-12 221
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