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Norton Park Elementary School vs. International Academy Of Smyrna

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School Overview

School
Norton Park Elementary School
3041 Gray Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
International Academy Of Smyrna
2144 S Cobb Dr Se
Smyrna, GA 30080
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Norton Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

International Academy Of Smyrna ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norton Park Elementary School 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 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-5, International Academy Of Smyrna 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
654 students
301 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norton Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at International Academy Of Smyrna over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norton Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at International Academy Of Smyrna.
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norton Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at International Academy Of Smyrna over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norton Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cobb County 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 International Academy Of Smyrna with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State Specialty Schools II- International Academy Of Smyrna 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

#1437 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
#1198 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norton Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of International Academy Of Smyrna, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norton Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County 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 International Academy Of Smyrna who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State Specialty Schools II- International Academy Of Smyrna School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(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 Norton Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County 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 International Academy Of Smyrna who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State Specialty Schools II- International Academy Of Smyrna School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norton Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cobb County 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 International Academy Of Smyrna who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the State Specialty Schools II- International Academy Of Smyrna School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Norton Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of International Academy Of Smyrna by grade.
Pre-K Students
11
-
Kindergarten Students
105
51
Grade 1 Students
106
50
Grade 2 Students
116
58
Grade 3 Students
113
54
Grade 4 Students
98
47
Grade 5 Students
105
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norton Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cobb County 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 Asian at International Academy Of Smyrna, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State Specialty Schools II- International Academy Of Smyrna School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
57%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norton Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cobb County 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 International Academy Of Smyrna, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State Specialty Schools II- International Academy Of Smyrna School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
31%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norton Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cobb County 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 International Academy Of Smyrna, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State Specialty Schools II- International Academy Of Smyrna School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
6%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norton Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cobb County 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 White at International Academy Of Smyrna, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State Specialty Schools II- International Academy Of Smyrna School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norton Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cobb County 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 International Academy Of Smyrna, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State Specialty Schools II- International Academy Of Smyrna School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norton Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cobb County 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 International Academy Of Smyrna, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State Specialty Schools II- International Academy Of Smyrna 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
82%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norton Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norton Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cobb County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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