Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Atlanta Community Schools ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Atlanta Community Schools' attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Atlanta, MI, covering approximately 193.3 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and an average distance of 9.7 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 14.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Atlanta Community Schools's student population of 247 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Atlanta Community Schools ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atlanta Community Schools is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1999 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
93%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlanta Community Schools's ranking?
Atlanta Community Schools is ranked #1999 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atlanta Community Schools?
The graduation rate of Atlanta Community Schools is 80%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Atlanta Community Schools?
247 students attend Atlanta Community Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Atlanta Community Schools students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Atlanta Community Schools?
Atlanta Community Schools has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Atlanta Community Schools offer ?
Atlanta Community Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atlanta Community Schools part of?
Atlanta Community Schools is part of Atlanta Community Schools.
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