International Academy of Smyrna

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International Academy of Smyrna ranks 809 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

The International Academy of Smyrna is a public charter elementary school located in Smyrna, Georgia, serving 318 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna district, which is ranked 145 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance has consistently been below the state average across various grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 33.3% to 39.1%, compared to the state average of 38.4% to 48.2%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 17.1% to 29.6%, significantly lower than the state averages of 41% to 45.4%. The school's performance in 5th grade Science was also below the state average, with only 26.8% of students proficient or better compared to 41.7% statewide. Compared to the nearby Cobb County and Marietta City schools, the International Academy of Smyrna's academic performance is generally lower across all grade levels and subject areas.

The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 586 out of 1,242 Georgia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 809 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024. Its SchoolDigger rating has been consistently low, with 2 or 3 stars out of 5 over the past few years. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.43% to 63.52%, which is higher than the nearby Cobb County and Marietta City schools. Despite these challenges, the school's per-student spending has increased, and the student-teacher ratio has decreased, suggesting potential for improvement if the school can address the specific needs of its student population and implement effective instructional strategies.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

2144 S Cobb Dr SE
Smyrna, GA 30080

(678) 370-0980

District: State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna

SchoolDigger Rank:
809^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,613

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 301

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.1%

Hispanic:

26.9%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details International Academy of Smyrna ranks worse than 64.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (67.1%), Hispanic (26.9%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at International Academy of Smyrna is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare International Academy of Smyrna employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at International Academy of Smyrna is $7,613.

Schooldigger Rankings:

International Academy of Smyrna was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna:

SchoolDigger ranks State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna 145^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for International Academy of Smyrna

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2019	38.20	746^th	1234	39.5%
2021	40.61	668^th	1214	45.0%
2022	34.73	778^th	1244	37.5%
2023	47.26	586^th	1242	52.8%
2024	32.03	809^th	1248	35.2%

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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 International Academy of Smyrna

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	10	405	9	101	1	28	554
2019	9	355	10	99	3	21	497
2020	8	306	7	90	1	18	430
2021	3	275	6	87	1	12	384
2022	4	241	6	95	0	15	361
2023	3	218	3	81	0	13	318
2024	0	202	4	81	1	13	301

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 International Academy of Smyrna

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	554	36.0	15.3	61.4
2019	497	35.0	14.2	68.2
2020	430	29.0	14.8	68.1
2021	384	30.0	12.8	54.4
2022	361	30.0	12.0	n/a
2023	318	27.0	11.7	63.5
2024	301	28.0	10.7	87

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 International Academy of Smyrna

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	554	36.0	15.3	61.4
2019	497	35.0	14.2	68.2
2020	430	29.0	14.8	68.1
2021	384	30.0	12.8	54.4
2022	361	30.0	12.0	n/a
2023	318	27.0	11.7	63.5
2024	301	28.0	10.7	87

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 International Academy of Smyrna

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$20 (0.3%)	$5,894 (100.0%)	$5,894
2018	$127 (1.9%)	$6,445 (98.1%)	$6,572
2019	$126 (1.7%)	$7,487 (98.3%)	$7,613

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on International Academy of Smyrna

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 746^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 586^th of 1242 Elementary schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (International Academy of Smyrna)	37.2	43.8	6.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna)	37.2	43.8	6.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (International Academy of Smyrna)	35.9	39.6	3.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna)	35.9	39.6	3.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (International Academy of Smyrna)	32.9	42.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna)	32.9	42.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (International Academy of Smyrna)	48.6	44.4	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna)	48.6	44.4	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (International Academy of Smyrna)	36.8	44.6	7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna)	36.8	44.6	7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (International Academy of Smyrna)	26.3	19.6	6.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna)	26.3	19.6	6.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (International Academy of Smyrna)	35.1	21.4	13.7%
5th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna)	35.1	21.4	13.7%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	497	318	36%
African American	355	218	38.6%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	10	3	70%
Hispanic	99	81	18.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	9	3	66.7%
Two or More Races	21	13	38.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.2%	63.5%	4.7%

Schools Near International Academy of Smyrna

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
International Academy of Smyrna	Public, Charter	K-5	2144 S Cobb Dr SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna	Yes	No	No	Yes	(678) 370-0980	301	28	10.7	87.0%	0 (0.0%)	202 (67.1%)	81 (26.9%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	32	809^th of 1248 public elementary schools	35.2%		47.3	586^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.8%	223	33.3	39.1	34.1	29.6	28.3	17.1	26.8	$7,613	$126	$7,487
Green Acres Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Gober Ave SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6905	557	58	9.6	97.7%	30 (5.4%)	71 (12.7%)	433 (77.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.4%)	13.6	1127^th of 1248 public elementary schools	9.7%		17.8	1052^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	15.3%	75	15.6	17.6	22.6	27.3	20.3	8.3	12.0	$13,302	$880	$12,422
Belmont Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	605 Glendale Pl SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6810	276	35	7.8	92.4%	11 (4.0%)	59 (21.4%)	198 (71.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	32.2	803^rd of 1248 public elementary schools	35.7%		30.9	820^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.0%	17	20.9	15.9	34.0	44.2	29.5	38.3	31.9	$14,666	$628	$14,038
LaBelle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	230 Cresson Dr SW	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6955	356	40	8.8	97.5%	13 (3.7%)	69 (19.4%)	259 (72.8%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	22.1	978^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.6%		27.8	876^th of 1242 public elementary schools	29.5%	102	18.3	21.2	33.3	25.0	11.8	33.3	23.3	$15,708	$911	$14,798
Fair Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	407 Barber Rd SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 594-8080	724	74	9.8	97.8%	17 (2.3%)	72 (9.9%)	622 (85.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	29.2	869^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.4%		20.7	994^th of 1242 public elementary schools	20.0%	125	20.8	14.9	32.0	32.5	43.9	35.1	25.8	$11,504	$830	$10,675
Smyrna Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1099 Fleming St SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6741	876	74	11.8	63.0%	202 (23.1%)	325 (37.1%)	264 (30.1%)	23 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (6.6%)	55.8	494^th of 1248 public elementary schools	60.4%		53.7	519^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.2%	25	48.5	36.6	51.0	47.8	52.2	37.0	30.1	$10,100	$587	$9,513
Norton Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3041 Gray Rd SE	Smyrna	30082	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-5833	654	61	10.7	92.0%	37 (5.7%)	205 (31.3%)	369 (56.4%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.4%)	25.9	916^th of 1248 public elementary schools	26.6%		34.5	774^th of 1242 public elementary schools	37.7%	142	26.8	22.9	31.5	35.7	37.5	18.9	17.1	$11,232	$713	$10,519
Dunleith Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Saine Dr SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3190	556	55	10.2	88.7%	27 (4.9%)	285 (51.3%)	219 (39.4%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	44.9	629^th of 1248 public elementary schools	49.6%		54.7	511^th of 1242 public elementary schools	58.9%	118	34.4	41.1	35.9	44.1	56.2	30.8	20.5	$12,785	$911	$11,874
Milford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2390 Austell Rd SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6966	353	41	8.6	92.4%	14 (4.0%)	105 (29.7%)	223 (63.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	35.5	765^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.7%		44.2	629^th of 1242 public elementary schools	49.4%	136	21.8	21.8	44.2	43.6	38.9	32.7	26.9	$14,587	$869	$13,718
Birney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	775 Smyrna Powder Springs Rd	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6824	686	64	10.7	88.6%	26 (3.8%)	262 (38.2%)	348 (50.7%)	18 (2.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.2%)	31.6	818^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.5%		24.1	933^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	24.9%	115	22.9	26.7	43.4	28.3	38.3	30.3	24.2	$12,060	$699	$11,361

Frequently Asked Questions about International Academy of Smyrna

What is the racial makeup of International Academy of Smyrna?

Students at International Academy of Smyrna are 67% African American, 27% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend International Academy of Smyrna?

In the 2023-24 school year, 301 students attended International Academy of Smyrna.

Is International Academy of Smyrna a good school?

International Academy of Smyrna ranks 809^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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