Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers

3039 Santa Monica Dr
Decatur, GA 30032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 129 students in grades 4-6, Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 5% in GA
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers's student population of 129 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
129 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers ranks within the top 5% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#34 out of 2168 schools
(Top 5%)
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70-74%
36%
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85-89%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
3%
18%
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Black
87%
36%
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White
2%
37%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers's ranking?
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers is ranked #34 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers often compared to?
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achieversis often viewed alongside schools like Kittredge Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers?
129 students attend Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers?
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers offer ?
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers part of?
Wadsworth Magnet School For High Achievers is part of Dekalb County School District.

School Reviews

5   3/17/2016
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   2/14/2015
This is an amazing school the best in the district
- Posted by Parent - Ronni

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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