Wesley International Academy Charter

Summary:

Wesley International Academy Charter is a public charter elementary and middle school located in Atlanta, Georgia, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 752 students. The school is part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wesley International Academy Charter outperforms the Atlanta Public Schools district and the state of Georgia in several key test score metrics, particularly in Algebra I and English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, 72.2% of Wesley International Academy Charter students were proficient or better in the Milestones Assessment/Algebra I, compared to 35.1% for Atlanta Public Schools and 44% for the state of Georgia. However, the school struggles in mathematics, with proficiency rates significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels. Additionally, Wesley International Academy Charter has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with 62.9% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year.

Comparing Wesley International Academy Charter to nearby schools, the nearby Kindezi Old 4th Ward Charter School and Centennial Place Academy (Charter) both have significantly lower test scores than Wesley International Academy Charter, particularly in mathematics. However, Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary, located just 0.81 miles away, outperforms Wesley International Academy Charter across most subject areas and grade levels. The traditional public schools in the area, such as Charles L. Gideons Elementary School, Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School, and Barack and Michelle Obama Academy, all have significantly lower test scores than Wesley International Academy Charter.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 211 Memorial Dr SE
       Atlanta, GA  30312


(678) 904-9137

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
764th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  752

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.6%
White:
6.9%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.9% Help


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Compare Details Wesley International Academy Charter ranks worse than 61.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wesley International Academy Charter ranks worse than 57.1% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.42. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Wesley International Academy Charter was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Wesley International Academy Charter 336th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Wesley International Academy Charter in the ranking list.)

Atlanta Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlanta Public Schools 149th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wesley International Academy Charter

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 45.50 762nd 1183 35.6%
2011 47.71 748th 1212 38.3%
2012 52.39 693rd 1201 42.3%
2013 50.84 736th 1225 39.9%
2014 66.12 481st 1231 60.9%
2015 58.07 465th 1240 62.5%
2016 60.58 431st 1233 65.0%
2017 55.89 468th 1205 61.2%
2018 73.45 291st 1209 75.9%
2019 65.98 378th 1234 69.4%
2021 41.90 656th 1214 46.0%
2022 32.71 810th 1244 34.9%
2023 29.89 838th 1242 32.5%
2024 35.55 764th 1248 38.8%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wesley International Academy Charter

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 55.72 231st 494 53.2%
2011 59.40 218th 504 56.7%
2012 60.16 225th 508 55.7%
2013 46.79 339th 527 35.7%
2014 55.81 274th 521 47.4%
2015 51.01 246th 537 54.2%
2016 55.05 229th 545 58.0%
2017 39.44 328th 539 39.1%
2018 60.69 183rd 543 66.3%
2019 59.96 201st 559 64.0%
2021 45.75 279th 542 48.5%
2022 33.14 375th 567 33.9%
2023 34.53 375th 577 35.0%
2024 40.42 336th 588 42.9%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.5)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 30, 2019

Open Quote I love this school they always keep me informed and find great ways to make learning fun. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Open Quote Our son is in his second year at Wesley. He had an amazing teacher for kindergarten last year, and we were devastated to learn that she left. We've learned there is a high teacher turn-over rate at Wesley, which is very disappointing. We've also been frustrated with behavior issues with other students--basically lack of respect of personal space and inability to instill that value in the students. And we don't believe the teachers have really been trained to implement single-gender education, particularly the boys teachers. Those classrooms often seem overwhelming and I don't see how single-gender is really being used for boys. The girls classes seem perfect though.

The Mandarin Chinese program is amazing! My son loves it and I have been blown away this 2nd year as he chooses to sing in Chinese and write Chinese characters for fun. I also love the IB program, but haven't seen much of it this year. By this time last year we had to have completed 2 IB projects, but we haven't gotten a single one this year.

Overall we think the staff is very caring and they have some great teachers. We like the Chinese program and IB curriculum. We will stick with it for a little longer to see if the school can work through whatever issues they are working through. It has the potential to be an absolutely amazing school if they could figure out classroom management for the boys classes, effective discipline, and better teacher retention... all my opinion though. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 25, 2017

Open Quote As an educator and parent I have not had a more deplorable school experience. Initially our family was under the impression that this would be a great environment for our student. In theory the concept of IB, Chinese, and single-gender is appealing. Unfortunately, this particular group is not prepared to handle such heavy tasks.
For the sake of brevity here are the main issues we faced: many of the classroom teachers are not well-versed in their crafts or knowledgeable about best practices, data is not used to guide instruction, student behavior is a major issue, and a huge matter we contended with at the end of the year was a severe lack of professionalism from staff.
There are certainly ways to address these issues and I hope for students' sake that the matters are handled. We have removed our student and wish the school the best. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Open Quote A wonderful school, with a diverse student population and a caring, prepared, and attentive team of instructors and teachers. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Open Quote This is one of the few schools in APS that does not have a primary or secondary attendance zone. Every child in APS has an equal chance of getting in. This creates a diverse student population that most schools can only talk about. Students are required to wear uniform and take pride in their appearance - I believe this carries over into their academics and behavior. The Mandarin program is fantastic! This school is only going up and will soon be one of the best in the city. Close Quote


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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Open Quote This school keeps getting stronger and stronger. The recent AJC article on value added metrics illustrates some of the many strengths of this school.

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/new-aps-data-reveals-schools-disparity/nSbcZ/ Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Open Quote Wesley International Academy is an excellent charter school that offers rigorous IB curriculum, daily Manadarin Chinese instruction, single gender classes with smaller class sizes, and uniforms. Our 3rd grade child has excelled in this school and has had excellent teachers. The BOD and parents are truly committed to fulfilling the school's promise. In addition to academics, the school also has many extra curricular and cultural events that add and support the IB program. We are pleased with our decision to enroll our children and look forward to a bright future at Wesley. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wesley International Academy Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 26 189 6 1 0 n/a n/a 18 240
2009 52 382 8 5 0 n/a n/a 16 463
2010 73 448 9 21 0 0 38 0 589
2011 70 486 11 19 0 2 37 0 625
2012 83 476 10 25 0 0 33 0 627
2013 88 483 7 34 0 1 34 0 647
2014 100 525 6 42 0 1 34 0 708
2015 114 574 11 40 0 1 32 0 772
2016 109 585 12 36 0 1 38 0 781
2017 107 583 12 41 0 1 39 0 783
2018 109 582 8 47 0 1 47 0 794
2019 102 605 4 42 0 1 45 0 799
2020 85 629 3 42 0 1 45 0 805
2021 78 651 3 32 0 0 45 0 809
2022 71 672 4 22 0 0 41 0 810
2023 52 636 5 20 0 0 39 0 752

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wesley International Academy Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 240 12.0 20.0 0
2009 463 29.8 15.5 40.3
2010 589 46.0 12.8 46.5
2011 625 40.5 15.4 55
2012 627 39.1 16.0 57.1
2013 647 46.6 13.8 58.3
2014 708 56.6 12.5 45.5
2015 772 63.0 12.2 55.7
2016 781 65.0 12.0 50.4
2017 783 64.0 12.2 46.5
2018 794 68.0 11.6 46.5
2019 799 72.1 11.0 46.6
2020 805 73.0 11.0 78.6
2021 809 69.0 11.7 54.4
2022 810 67.0 12.0 n/a
2023 752 64.3 11.6 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wesley International Academy Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 240 12.0 20.0 0
2009 463 29.8 15.5 40.3
2010 589 46.0 12.8 46.5
2011 625 40.5 15.4 55
2012 627 39.1 16.0 57.1
2013 647 46.6 13.8 58.3
2014 708 56.6 12.5 45.5
2015 772 63.0 12.2 55.7
2016 781 65.0 12.0 50.4
2017 783 64.0 12.2 46.5
2018 794 68.0 11.6 46.5
2019 799 72.1 11.0 46.6
2020 805 73.0 11.0 78.6
2021 809 69.0 11.7 54.4
2022 810 67.0 12.0 n/a
2023 752 64.3 11.6 62.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wesley International Academy Charter

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $758 (6.5%) $10,840 (93.5%) $11,598
2018 $486 (3.8%) $12,281 (96.2%) $12,768
2019 $69 (0.5%) $13,835 (99.5%) $13,904

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wesley International Academy Charter

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 378th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 838th of 1242 Elementary schools
 36.8%
Ranks 201st of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 375th of 577 Middle schools
 29%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wesley International Academy Charter)55.425.6
 29.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)36.934.5
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wesley International Academy Charter)55.424.7
 30.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)45.136.7
 8.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wesley International Academy Charter)51.125.8
 25.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)35.733.7
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wesley International Academy Charter)66.714.1
 52.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)42.335.9
 6.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wesley International Academy Charter)46.737.3
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)38.735.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wesley International Academy Charter)42.224.1
 18.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)33.729.5
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Wesley International Academy Charter)37.828.9
 8.9%
   5th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)37.729.7
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wesley International Academy Charter)60.932.5
 28.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)38.631.6
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wesley International Academy Charter)41.418.1
 23.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)27.520.3
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wesley International Academy Charter)32.128.4
 3.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)31.732.1
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wesley International Academy Charter)25.68.8
 16.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)31.223.1
 8.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wesley International Academy Charter)61.836.5
 25.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)39.931.6
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wesley International Academy Charter)30.428.2
 2.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)24.324.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Wesley International Academy Charter)30.312.9
 17.4%
   8th Grade Science (Atlanta Public Schools)28.621.6
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Wesley International Academy Charter)59.234.1
 25.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Atlanta Public Schools)33.924
 9.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Wesley International Academy Charter)8068.2
 11.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Atlanta Public Schools)28.726.7
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students799752
 5.9%
African American605636
 5.1%
American Indian00
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic4220
 52.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10252
 49%
Two or More Races4539
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%62.9%
 16.3%


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Wesley International Academy Charter ranks 764th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 752 students attended Wesley International Academy Charter.

Students at Wesley International Academy Charter are 85% African American, 7% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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