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Deerwood Academy School

3070 Fairburn Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331

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Deerwood Academy School serves 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Deerwood Academy School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 62% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 568 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Deerwood Academy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Deerwood Academy School's student population of 568 students has declined by 22% over five school years.

The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

568 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Deerwood Academy School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Deerwood Academy School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (GA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1864 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

15-19%

39%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

17%

Black

96%

36%

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White

38%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.08

0.70

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Atlanta Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deerwood Academy School's ranking?

Deerwood Academy School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What schools are Deerwood Academy School often compared to?

Deerwood Academy Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Academy by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).

How many students attend Deerwood Academy School?

568 students attend Deerwood Academy School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

96% of Deerwood Academy School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerwood Academy School?

Deerwood Academy School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Deerwood Academy School offer ?

Deerwood Academy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Deerwood Academy School part of?

Deerwood Academy School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School

May 26, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 568 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education