Globe Academy Charter School I
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(404) 867-6183
Globe Academy Charter School I serves 783 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
Globe Academy Charter School I placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Globe Academy Charter School I places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Globe Academy Charter School I's student population of 783 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-7 |
| Total Students | 783 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Globe Academy Charter School I is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Globe Academy Charter School I is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #259 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 15% |
| Black | 28% | 37% |
| White | 48% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Globe Academy Charter School I is Lakeside High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Margaret Harris Comprehensive School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oak Grove Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Lakeside High School Math: 44% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,172 students10
0.3 miles
3801 Briarcliff Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-6702 0.3 9-12 2,172 - Atlanta Oak Grove Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 534 students10
0.9 miles
1857 Oak Grove Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-7402 0.9 PK-5 534 - Atlanta Hawthorne Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 402 students10
1.2 miles
2535 Caladium Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30345
(678) 874-2802 1.2 PK-5 402 - Decatur Briarlake Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 429 students10
1.4 miles
3590 Lavista Rd
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-2502 1.4 PK-5 429 - Decatur Coralwood Education Center Grades: PK-K | 236 students
1.4 miles
2477 Coralwood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(678) 874-6002 1.4 PK-K 236
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