Serving 369 students in grades 5-8, Dekalb Path Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2002
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dekalb Path Academy Charter School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1482 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.1%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dekalb Path Academy Charter School's ranking?
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School is ranked #1482 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dekalb Path Academy Charter School?
369 students attend Dekalb Path Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dekalb Path Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dekalb Path Academy Charter School?
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dekalb Path Academy Charter School offer ?
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dekalb Path Academy Charter School part of?
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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