Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-3, New Life Academy Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Georgia state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 94%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥90%
94%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
67%
36%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
2%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% GA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 94% GA state average).
How many students attend New Life Academy Of Excellence?
298 students attend New Life Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of New Life Academy Of Excellence students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Life Academy Of Excellence?
New Life Academy Of Excellence has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Life Academy Of Excellence offer ?
New Life Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is New Life Academy Of Excellence part of?
New Life Academy Of Excellence is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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