John Lewis Invictus Academy

Summary:

John Lewis Invictus Academy is a public middle school located in Atlanta, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 825 students. Despite being part of the Atlanta Public Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 203 districts in Georgia, John Lewis Invictus Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Georgia middle schools over the past 5 school years.

The school significantly underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 7.6% to 12.8%, compared to 31.3% to 35.5% for Atlanta Public Schools and 39.8% to 44.7% for the state. The school's performance in Mathematics is even more concerning, with proficiency rates ranging from only 4.7% to 5.1%, compared to 23.7% to 28.6% for Atlanta Public Schools and 34.7% to 43.7% for the state. Additionally, the school has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that the student population comes from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Martin L. King Junior Middle School, Willis A. Sutton Middle School, and Jean Childs Young Middle School, all perform significantly better than John Lewis Invictus Academy on standardized tests, despite being part of the same Atlanta Public Schools district. Additionally, several charter schools in the area, such as KIPP Soul Academy, KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School, and Kipp Strive Charter School, generally outperform John Lewis Invictus Academy.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30318

(404) 802-6149

District: Atlanta Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
569^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,191

Students who attend John Lewis Invictus Academy usually attend:

High:

Frederick Douglass High School

Feeder schools for John Lewis Invictus Academy:

Elementary:	Bazoline E. Usher/Collier Heights Elementary School
	F. L. Stanton Elementary School
	William J. Scott Elementary School
	William M.Boyd Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 738

Racial breakdown:

African American:

90.7%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details John Lewis Invictus Academy ranks worse than 96.8% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks last among 14 ranked middle schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (90.7%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John Lewis Invictus Academy is 11.3, which is the 5^th best among 14 middle schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare John Lewis Invictus Academy employs 64.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Lewis Invictus Academy is $14,191. 7 middle schools in the Atlanta Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

John Lewis Invictus Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks John Lewis Invictus Academy 569^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See John Lewis Invictus Academy in the ranking list.)

Atlanta Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for John Lewis Invictus Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2019	5.28	547^th	559	2.1%
2021	6.43	539^th	542	0.6%
2022	9.90	537^th	567	5.3%
2023	11.58	540^th	577	6.4%
2024	7.78	569^th	588	3.2%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for John Lewis Invictus Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	1	311	0	21	0	0	0	333
2019	3	630	0	28	1	0	0	662
2020	3	909	0	41	0	0	4	957
2021	1	900	1	39	0	0	9	950
2022	1	822	1	40	1	0	10	875
2023	0	761	1	54	0	1	8	825
2024	0	669	0	64	1	0	4	738

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at John Lewis Invictus Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	333	16.4	20.3	100
2019	662	40.1	16.5	100
2020	957	65.0	14.7	78.6
2021	950	65.1	14.5	100
2022	875	63.9	13.6	n/a
2023	825	66.7	12.3	100
2024	738	64.9	11.3	100

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 John Lewis Invictus Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	333	16.4	20.3	100
2019	662	40.1	16.5	100
2020	957	65.0	14.7	78.6
2021	950	65.1	14.5	100
2022	875	63.9	13.6	n/a
2023	825	66.7	12.3	100
2024	738	64.9	11.3	100

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for John Lewis Invictus Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$770 (5.9%)	$12,182 (94.0%)	$12,953
2019	$1,036 (7.3%)	$13,155 (92.7%)	$14,191

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John Lewis Invictus Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 547^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 540^th of 577 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (John Lewis Invictus Academy)	11.6	14.9	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	38.6	31.6	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (John Lewis Invictus Academy)	3	5.4	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	27.5	20.3	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (John Lewis Invictus Academy)	10.9	12.5	1.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Atlanta Public Schools)	31.7	32.1	0.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (John Lewis Invictus Academy)	7.3	5.2	2.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Atlanta Public Schools)	31.2	23.1	8.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	662	825	24.6%
African American	630	761	20.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	28	54	92.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	3	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	8
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near John Lewis Invictus Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Milestones Assessment Science (2024)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
John Lewis Invictus Academy	Public	6-8	1890 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-6149	738	65	11.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	669 (90.7%)	64 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	7.8	569^th of 588 public middle schools	3.2%		11.6	540^th of 577 public middle schools	6.4%	29	34.8	38.1		7.6	10.9	12.8		5.1	4.7	4.8		2.7	12.2	$14,191	$1,036	$13,155
KIPP WAYS Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	350 Temple St NW	Atlanta	30314	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 475-1941	395	31	12.7	93.7%	1 (0.3%)	388 (98.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	14.7	518^th of 588 public middle schools	11.9%		15.1	509^th of 577 public middle schools	11.8%	9			18.3	21.3	13.4	20.7	21.5	10.1	5.2	20.7	15.1	13.4	13.4	$12,631	$962	$11,669
Atlanta SMART Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	2636 Martin Luther King Jr Dr	Atlanta	30311	Fulton County	State Specialty Schools II- Atlanta SMART Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(706) 432-1773	213	19	11.5	88.3%	1 (0.5%)	200 (93.9%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	27.5	423^rd of 588 public middle schools	28.1%		23.4	448^th of 577 public middle schools	22.4%	25			19.0	22.4	30.5	47.5	9.5	8.6	15.3	27.9	28.6	11.5	18.0
Kipp Strive Charter School	Public, Charter	5-8	1444 Lucile Ave SW	Atlanta	30310	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 753-1530	406	28	14.5	74.1%	1 (0.2%)	395 (97.3%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	34.3	375^th of 588 public middle schools	36.2%		34.5	376^th of 577 public middle schools	34.8%	1			38.6	38.5	23.1	42.2	14.9	13.5	15.4	25.6	21.8	16.7	40.0	$13,924	$826	$13,098
KIPP Soul Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	1445 Maynard Rd NW	Atlanta	30331	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 324-6310	344	36	9.6	94.8%	1 (0.3%)	338 (98.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22.5	458^th of 588 public middle schools	22.1%		20.2	463^rd of 577 public middle schools	19.8%	5			18.2	13.3	21.5	27.3	9.1	14.7	22.8	15.9	17.0	19.3	22.7
Herman J. Russell West End Academy	Public	6-8	765 Peeples St SW	Atlanta	30310	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-6800	366	36	10.0	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	349 (95.4%)	9 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	13.6	525^th of 588 public middle schools	10.7%		17.2	489^th of 577 public middle schools	15.3%	36				20.0	14.4	22.3		8.0	8.5	14.9		13.4	8.3	$17,160	$1,222	$15,938
Jean Childs Young Middle School	Public	6-8	3116 Benjamin E Mays Dr SW	Atlanta	30311	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5900	656	61	10.7	97.3%	0 (0.0%)	591 (90.1%)	56 (8.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	12.6	539^th of 588 public middle schools	8.3%		14.6	515^th of 577 public middle schools	10.7%	24	34.1			15.8	15.6	19.6		10.2	13.8	11.5		8.7	9.2	$16,178	$1,273	$14,905
Sylvan Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	1461 Sylvan Rd SW	Atlanta	30310	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-6203	430	35	12.1	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	416 (96.7%)	12 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14	520^th of 588 public middle schools	11.6%		20	466^th of 577 public middle schools	19.2%	54	100.0			17.7	9.3	23.4		11.5	7.3	19.9		7.4	16.9	$15,982	$1,212	$14,770
Martin L. King Junior Middle School	Public	6-8	545 Hill St SE	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-5400	801	58	13.8	93.0%	117 (14.6%)	597 (74.5%)	53 (6.6%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.5%)	23.1	453^rd of 588 public middle schools	23.0%		27.8	418^th of 577 public middle schools	27.6%	35	85.0			31.6	26.2	29.2		17.1	20.1	20.5		6.5	14.0	$15,709	$1,355	$14,354
Willis A. Sutton Middle School	Public	6-8	2875 Northside Dr NW	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-5600	1,555	103	15.1	42.8%	436 (28.0%)	587 (37.7%)	398 (25.6%)	31 (2.0%)	9 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (6.0%)	68.5	159^th of 588 public middle schools	73.0%		72.1	135^th of 577 public middle schools	76.6%	24	89.8			54.1	47.5	50.5		43.4	40.8	44.3		23.9	48.9	$12,462	$401	$12,061

Frequently Asked Questions about John Lewis Invictus Academy

What district is John Lewis Invictus Academy in?

Atlanta Public Schools

What high school do graduates of John Lewis Invictus Academy attend?

Students who attend John Lewis Invictus Academy usually go on to attend Frederick Douglass High School

Is John Lewis Invictus Academy a good school?

John Lewis Invictus Academy ranks in the bottom 3.2% of Georgia middle schools.

How many students attend John Lewis Invictus Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 738 students attended John Lewis Invictus Academy.

What is the racial makeup of John Lewis Invictus Academy?

Students at John Lewis Invictus Academy are 91% African American, 9% Hispanic.

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