Serving 62 students in grades 5-12, Devereux Ackerman Academy 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≤20% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Devereux Ackerman Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Devereux Ackerman Academy's student population of 62 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
62 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Devereux Ackerman Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Devereux Ackerman Academy is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1586 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
45%
36%
White
41%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤20%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Devereux Ackerman Academy's ranking?
Devereux Ackerman Academy is ranked #1586 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Devereux Ackerman Academy often compared to?
Devereux Ackerman Academyis often viewed alongside schools like East Dekalb Special Education Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Devereux Ackerman Academy?
The graduation rate of Devereux Ackerman Academy is 20%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Devereux Ackerman Academy?
62 students attend Devereux Ackerman Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Devereux Ackerman Academy students are Black, 41% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Devereux Ackerman Academy?
Devereux Ackerman Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Devereux Ackerman Academy offer ?
Devereux Ackerman Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Devereux Ackerman Academy part of?
Devereux Ackerman Academy is part of Cobb County School District.
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