Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School

820 Essie Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 234 students in grades 6-8, Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in GA
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School's student population of 234 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#379 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
48%
37%
61%
40%
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
20%
36%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School's ranking?
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School is ranked #379 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School often compared to?
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wesley International Academy Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School?
234 students attend Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School?
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School offer ?
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School part of?
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School located?
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School is located in the Ormewood Park neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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