Serving 551 students in grades 4-6, Kittredge Magnet School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 97% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kittredge Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Kittredge Magnet School's student population of 551 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Kittredge Magnet School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kittredge Magnet School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 2204 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
24%
5%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
11%
36%
White
53%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kittredge Magnet School's ranking?
Kittredge Magnet School is ranked #1 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Kittredge Magnet School often compared to?
Kittredge Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
97% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Kittredge Magnet School?
551 students attend Kittredge Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Kittredge Magnet School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kittredge Magnet School?
Kittredge Magnet School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kittredge Magnet School offer ?
Kittredge Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kittredge Magnet School part of?
Kittredge Magnet School is part of Dekalb County School District.
In what neighborhood is Kittredge Magnet School located?
Kittredge Magnet School is located in the Merry Hills neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.
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