Fulton Science Academy (Closed 2013)
- Fulton Science Academy served 508 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥99% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 81%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥99% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 93%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 508 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | ≥99% | 81% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | ≥99% | 93% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 26% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 15% |
| Black | 14% | 37% |
| White | 52% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fulton County School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Fulton Science Academy is Independence High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Elkins Pointe Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is International Charter School Of Atlanta (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Roswell International Charter School Of Atlanta Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 637 students
0.3 miles
1335 Northmeadow Pkwy Ste 100
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 222-7420 0.3 K-6 637 - Roswell Independence High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 175 students
1.3 miles
791 Mimosa Blvd
Roswell, GA 30075
(470) 254-6339 1.3 9-12 175 - Roswell Elkins Pointe Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,040 student
1.5 miles
11290 Elkins Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-2892 1.5 6-8 1,040 - Alpharetta Alpharetta Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 550 students
1.6 miles
192 Mayfield Rd
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(470) 254-7015 1.6 PK-5 550 - Roswell Hembree Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 656 students
1.6 miles
815 Hembree Rd
Roswell, GA 30076
(470) 254-2902 1.6 PK-5 656
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