New Life Academy Of Excellence
Tel:
(678) 720-9870
New Life Academy Of Excellence serves 579 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
New Life Academy Of Excellence placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
New Life Academy Of Excellence places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
New Life Academy Of Excellence's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 579 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
New Life Academy Of Excellence is ranked within the top 30% 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 New Life Academy Of Excellence is 0.51, 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 | #451 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 15% |
| Black | 67% | 37% |
| White | 7% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gwinnett County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to New Life Academy Of Excellence is Duluth High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Coleman Middle School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chattahoochee Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Duluth Chattahoochee Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1,393 student
1.4 miles
2930 Albion Farm Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 497-9907 1.4 PK-5 1,393 - Duluth Duluth High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,760 students
1.6 miles
3737 Brock Rd
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 476-5206 1.6 9-12 2,760 - Alpharetta Medlock Bridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 639 students
1.6 miles
10215 Medlock Bridge Pkwy
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(470) 254-2980 1.6 PK-5 639 - Duluth Wilson Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 838 students
1.6 miles
6115 Wilson Rd
Duluth, GA 30097
(470) 254-3811 1.6 PK-5 838 - Duluth Coleman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 789 students
1.7 miles
3057 Main St
Duluth, GA 30096
(678) 407-4700 1.7 6-8 789
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