Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert Shaw Theme School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Robert Shaw Theme School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Robert Shaw Theme School's student population of 343 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
Robert Shaw Theme School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Shaw Theme School is 0.15, 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
#516 out of 2204 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
92%
36%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Robert Shaw Theme School is ranked #516 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Robert Shaw Theme School often compared to?
Robert Shaw Theme Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avondale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Robert Shaw Theme School?
343 students attend Robert Shaw Theme School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Robert Shaw Theme School students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Shaw Theme School?
Robert Shaw Theme School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert Shaw Theme School offer ?
Robert Shaw Theme School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Robert Shaw Theme School part of?
Robert Shaw Theme School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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View the Robert Shaw Theme School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of 1st Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of 2nd Semester
January 07, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>4 3/20/2020I have been at this school since 1st grade and now I'm in 5th grade. I still love this school it's great! Too bad it's my last year!!!Review Robert Shaw Theme School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I have been at this school since 1st grade and now I'm in 5th grade. I still love this school it's great! Too bad it's my last year!!!
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