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Mclendon Elementary School

3169 Hollywood Dr
Decatur, GA 30033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mclendon 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mclendon Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
309 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mclendon Elementary School 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 Mclendon Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1408 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mclendon Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mclendon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mclendon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mclendon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mclendon Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mclendon Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mclendon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
60%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mclendon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
7%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mclendon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mclendon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mclendon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Mclendon Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mclendon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mclendon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mclendon Elementary School's ranking?
Mclendon Elementary School is ranked #1408 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mclendon Elementary School often compared to?
Mclendon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mclendon Elementary School?
309 students attend Mclendon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mclendon Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mclendon Elementary School?
Mclendon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mclendon Elementary School offer ?
Mclendon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mclendon Elementary School part of?
Mclendon Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mclendon Elementary School located?
Mclendon Elementary School is located in the Greater Valley Brook neighborhood of Decatur, GA.

School Reviews
5   8/29/2022
it is very good.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mahdy
5   1/17/2018
I love this school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Morgan

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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