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
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
508 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥99%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥99%
93%
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
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