International Student Center (Closed 2023)

3318 Midway Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 234 students in grades 7-8, International Student Center 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 was ≤1% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤1% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (GA)
(17-18)
≤1%
42%
(17-18)
≤1%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
5%
Hispanic
41%
19%
Black
40%
36%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average), while ≤1% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% GA state average).
How many students attend International Student Center?
234 students attend International Student Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of International Student Center students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of International Student Center?
International Student Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does International Student Center offer ?
International Student Center offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is International Student Center part of?
International Student Center is part of Dekalb County School District.

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