Peachtree Middle School
Peachtree Middle School serves 1,579 students in grades 6-8.
Peachtree Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (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 51% (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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Peachtree Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Peachtree Middle School's student population of 1,579 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,579 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 108 teachers |
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School Comparison
Peachtree Middle School 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 Peachtree Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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 | #596 out of 2188 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 15% |
| Black | 16% | 37% |
| White | 40% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 Peachtree Middle School is Dunwoody High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Tapestry Public Charter School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chesnut Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Chesnut Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 453 students10
0.2 miles
4576 N Peachtree Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 676-7102 0.2 PK-5 453 - Atlanta Kingsley Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 47%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 456 students10
1.1 miles
2051 Brendon Dr
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 874-8902 1.1 PK-5 456 - Atlanta Dunwoody Elementary School Math: 70% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 1,090 student10
1.2 miles
1923 Womack Rd
Atlanta, GA 30338
(678) 875-4002 1.2 PK-5 1,090 - Atlanta Hightower Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 765 students10
1.3 miles
4236 Tilly Mill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30360
(678) 676-7302 1.3 PK-5 765 - Atlanta Huntley Hills Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 529 students10
1.4 miles
2112 Seaman Cir
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 676-7402 1.4 PK-5 529
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