Serving 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Atlanta Area School For The Deaf 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Atlanta Area School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Atlanta Area School For The Deaf's student population of 137 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atlanta Area School For The Deaf is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2190 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
33%
18%
Black
50%
36%
White
12%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Atlanta Area School For The Deaf is ranked #2190 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Atlanta Area School For The Deaf?
The graduation rate of Atlanta Area School For The Deaf is 50%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Atlanta Area School For The Deaf?
137 students attend Atlanta Area School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Atlanta Area School For The Deaf students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlanta Area School For The Deaf?
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atlanta Area School For The Deaf offer ?
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Atlanta Area School For The Deaf part of?
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf is part of State Schools School District.
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