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B.e.s.t Academy vs. Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy

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School Overview

School
B.e.s.t Academy
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy
1190 Northwest Dr Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

B.e.s.t Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 237 students in grades 6-12, B.e.s.t Academy 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Serving 339 students in grades 6-12, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy 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 is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
237 students
339 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at B.e.s.t Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
100% | 0%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at B.e.s.t Academy.
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at B.e.s.t Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at B.e.s.t Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Atlanta School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Atlanta School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1852 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#1430 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of B.e.s.t Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
16%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at B.e.s.t Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at B.e.s.t Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at B.e.s.t Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Atlanta School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥90%
(Top 50% in GA)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of B.e.s.t Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Atlanta School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Atlanta School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of B.e.s.t Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy by grade.
Grade 6 Students
40
56
Grade 7 Students
45
48
Grade 8 Students
19
41
Grade 9 Students
37
59
Grade 10 Students
22
66
Grade 11 Students
42
39
Grade 12 Students
32
30

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
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% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at B.e.s.t Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
95%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at B.e.s.t Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at B.e.s.t Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Atlanta School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of B.e.s.t Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Atlanta School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Atlanta School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at B.e.s.t Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Atlanta School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Atlanta School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(12-13 School Year Data)
3%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at B.e.s.t Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Atlanta School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Atlanta School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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