Summary:
The International Academy of Smyrna, the sole elementary school located in the State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna district in Georgia, has faced academic performance challenges in recent years. The school's proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessment have been below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels, with fluctuations in its statewide ranking from 586 out of 1,242 schools in 2022-2023 to 809 out of 1,248 schools in 2023-2024.
The International Academy of Smyrna serves a population with a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 63.52% in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that the school may be serving a community with a lower socioeconomic status, which could be a contributing factor to the academic performance challenges. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $7,613 in 2018-2019 may not be sufficient to provide the necessary resources and support for its students.
Overall, the data analysis indicates that the International Academy of Smyrna is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The school's academic performance, as measured by the Milestones Assessment, is generally below the state average, and its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years. Further investigation into the school's resource allocation and strategies for improving student outcomes would be necessary to better understand and address these issues.
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