Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers serves 147 students in grades 4-6.
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers placed in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (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 85-89% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers's student population of 147 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 147 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers is ranked within the top 1% 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 Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers is 0.15, 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 | #7 out of 2188 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 15% |
| Black | 92% | 37% |
| White | 1% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 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 Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers is Columbia High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dekalb Preparatory Academy Charter (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Columbia Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Decatur Columbia High School Math: 14% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,017 student10
0.4 miles
2106 Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-0802 0.4 9-12 1,017 - Decatur Columbia Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 17%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 562 students10
0.7 miles
3230 Columbia Woods Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-0702 0.7 PK-5 562 - Decatur Snapfinger Elementary School Math: 5% | Reading: 8%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 722 students10
0.8 miles
1365 Snapfinger Rd
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1802 0.8 PK-5 722 - Decatur Toney Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 346 students10
1.1 miles
2701 Oakland Ter
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-2102 1.1 PK-5 346 - Decatur Peachcrest Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 968 students10
1.5 miles
1530 Joy Ln
Decatur, GA 30032
(678) 874-1402 1.5 PK-5 968
School Reviews
| 5 Quality starts with the Principal and filters down to the teachers, then down to the ancillary staff and finally the students. It's a real blessing to find a school like this. They care for the whole child. I worry about what happens after Wadsworth. Where can we go where you have trust of a good education and a place that truly cares for (particularly) a child of color? I am sure that white kids would receive the same love as my child with open arms . It's just refreshing that a child of color will be judged by the content of character that might be missing somewhere else. I would welcome this school expanding grades because of the excellence in the fiber of the school, that appears missing in so many other schools. Go Panthers!!! - Posted by Parent - Butts |
| 5 This is an amazing school the best in the district - Posted by Parent - Ronni |
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