Talley Street Upper Elementary School is a high-performing public school serving grades 3-5 in Decatur, Georgia, with 661 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 12:1. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages on academic assessments, making it one of the top-ranked elementary schools in the state.
Talley Street's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 70.9% of 3rd graders, 63.7% of 4th graders, and 79.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 38.4%, 37%, and 48.2%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 9.67% to 16.64% over the past few years, significantly lower than some nearby schools like Clairemont Elementary (30.43%) and DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts (56.01%). Talley Street's academic performance is notably higher than the nearby schools in the City Schools of Decatur district, as well as the DeKalb County schools.
Talley Street's consistent high performance, with its ranking and proficiency rates remaining relatively stable over the past four school years, suggests an effective educational program. The school's proximity to other high-performing elementary schools in the City Schools of Decatur district, such as Glennwood Elementary and Winnona Park Elementary, may also contribute to its strong academic outcomes, as students are likely well-prepared when they arrive at Talley Street.
Students at Talley Street Upper Elementary School are 55% White, 23% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 5% Hispanic.
City Schools of Decatur
In the 2023-24 school year, 638 students attended Talley Street Upper Elementary School.
Students who attend Talley Street Upper Elementary School usually go on to attend:Middle : Beacon Hill Middle SchoolHigh : Decatur High School
Yes. Talley Street Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 8.1% of Georgia elementary schools.