Deerwood Academy School
Tel:
(404)802-3300
- Deerwood Academy School serves 736 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
School Overview
- Deerwood Academy School's student population of 736 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 736 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Deerwood Academy School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Deerwood Academy School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1574 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 97% | 37% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atlanta Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Deerwood Academy School is Fulton Leadership Academy (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Woodland Middle School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Continental Colony Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Continental Colony Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 489 students
1.4 miles
3181 Hogan Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404)802-8000 1.4 PK-5 489 - Atlanta Brookview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 516 students
1.9 miles
3250 Hammarskjold Dr
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470)254-8020 1.9 PK-5 516 - Atlanta Fickett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 538 students
1.9 miles
3935 Rux Rd Sw
Atlanta, GA 30331
(404)802-7850 1.9 PK-5 538 - Atlanta Woodland Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 932 students
2.1 miles
2745 Stone Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470)254-2182 2.1 6-8 932 - Atlanta Asa Hilliard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 700 students
2.2 miles
3353 Mount Olive Rd
Atlanta, GA 30344
(470)254-8050 2.2 PK-5 700
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