Midvale Elementary School

Q: Is Midvale Elementary School a good school?

Midvale Elementary School ranks 613 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Midvale Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tucker, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 437. The school is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 138 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Midvale Elementary consistently outperforms the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Midvale's 5th-grade ELA proficiency was 48.1% compared to 40.8% for DeKalb County and 48.2% for the state. Additionally, Midvale has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.12% to 54.23% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. However, the school has a higher per-student spending, ranging from $13,240 to $15,812, and a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 11 students per teacher, compared to nearby schools.

While Midvale Elementary outperforms the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Briarlake Elementary and Livsey Elementary, have significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics. These schools also have lower free/reduced lunch rates and higher per-student spending, suggesting that socioeconomic factors and resource allocation may play a role in academic achievement. Despite these differences, Midvale Elementary has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating a stable level of academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3836 Midvale Rd
Tucker, GA 30084

(678) 874-3402

District: DeKalb County

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

Students who attend Midvale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Tucker Middle School
High:	Tucker High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 437

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.6%

Hispanic:

26.1%

White:

22.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midvale Elementary School ranks better than 50.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.81. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Midvale Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Midvale Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	54.25	582^nd	1101	47.1%
2007	51.79	629^th	1125	44.1%
2008	61.31	475^th	1134	58.1%
2009	56.34	544^th	1133	52.0%
2010	37.72	854^th	1183	27.8%
2011	35.32	899^th	1212	25.8%
2012	43.63	810^th	1201	32.6%
2013	50.92	735^th	1225	40.0%
2014	54.26	681^st	1231	44.7%
2015	52.93	544^th	1240	56.1%
2016	44.05	654^th	1233	47.0%
2017	56.16	465^th	1205	61.4%
2018	56.01	477^th	1209	60.5%
2019	57.01	498^th	1234	59.6%
2021	46.73	601^st	1214	50.5%
2022	55.36	506^th	1244	59.3%
2023	46.85	594^th	1242	52.2%
2024	45.81	613^th	1248	50.9%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Surprised to see the low overall rating here, I bring my three kids here through the school choice program and I find Midvale to be a great school. One of my older children is in the gifted program and is challenged at just the right level, my other two are also doing well while getting to explore a diverse range of subjects and meet a diverse range of friends. The school is well organized and the teachers/staff are caring and professional. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Midvale Elementary School was a fantastic learning environment for my son. He came from a private school and he loved Midvale from the moment he arrived. His teachers were beyond amazing, the diversity of the school is phenomenal, and he wishes he could stay there for 6th grade as well. No school is perfect, so if you're looking for perfection this is not it. I will say that I have been more than pleased with the education he received while he was there. Yes, he excelled on the CRCT and his grades were great as well. Take all of this statistical information with a grain of salt because even a school with a ranking of 10 may not be a good fit for your child. Always visit and stay involved! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Midvale Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	468	468
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	477	477
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	460	460
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	512	512
1994	280	288	25	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	608
1995	254	278	34	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
1996	254	278	34	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
1997	228	243	29	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
1998	223	309	25	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	600
1999	191	285	19	50	1	n/a	n/a	0	546
2000	171	270	29	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	506
2001	183	225	24	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
2002	153	194	33	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	413
2003	153	194	33	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	413
2004	178	188	32	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
2005	149	135	29	37	0	n/a	n/a	16	366
2006	135	147	33	31	0	n/a	n/a	19	365
2007	142	146	36	36	0	n/a	n/a	9	369
2008	127	166	38	28	0	n/a	n/a	10	369
2009	128	195	29	28	0	n/a	n/a	16	396
2010	139	219	23	28	0	0	11	0	420
2011	140	227	29	36	1	0	22	0	455
2012	139	213	34	42	8	0	18	0	454
2013	151	206	21	34	2	0	22	0	436
2014	149	222	19	38	4	1	23	0	456
2015	138	197	23	59	3	1	16	0	437
2016	119	199	28	66	2	1	20	0	435
2017	107	187	22	75	1	3	20	0	415
2018	115	183	28	87	2	2	20	0	437
2019	109	172	20	93	2	2	19	0	417
2020	96	177	21	101	1	0	18	0	414
2021	91	166	16	106	1	0	17	0	397
2022	95	161	19	104	1	0	25	0	405
2023	100	173	21	114	2	0	27	0	437

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 Midvale Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	468	29.0	16.1	8.8
1991	477	29.0	16.4	12.6
1992	460	29.0	15.8	12.6
1993	512	31.0	16.5	21.9
1994	608	38.5	15.8	24.8
1995	602	35.0	17.2	27.4
1996	602	35.0	17.2	27.4
1997	545	33.0	16.5	40.4
1998	600	36.2	16.6	42.3
1999	546	35.2	15.5	40.8
2000	506	32.5	15.6	42.5
2001	464	30.2	15.4	46.6
2002	413	32.7	12.6	45.3
2003	413	32.7	12.6	45.3
2004	438	33.4	13.1	45.2
2005	366	31.5	11.6	47.1
2006	365	32.0	11.4	46.8
2007	369	33.0	11.2	50.6
2008	369	32.5	11.4	54.6
2009	396	33.3	11.9	48.2
2010	420	34.3	12.2	47.9
2011	455	31.8	14.3	55.4
2012	454	32.5	13.9	54.8
2013	436	30.2	14.4	55.5
2014	456	33.7	13.5	58.1
2015	437	37.0	11.8	58.8
2016	435	39.0	11.1	63.9
2017	415	42.2	9.8	61.9
2018	437	41.7	10.4	54.9
2019	417	43.7	9.5	55.6
2020	414	37.5	11.0	58.5
2021	397	41.0	9.6	49.1
2022	405	40.5	10.0	n/a
2023	437	39.5	11.0	54.2

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 Midvale Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	468	29.0	16.1	8.8
1991	477	29.0	16.4	12.6
1992	460	29.0	15.8	12.6
1993	512	31.0	16.5	21.9
1994	608	38.5	15.8	24.8
1995	602	35.0	17.2	27.4
1996	602	35.0	17.2	27.4
1997	545	33.0	16.5	40.4
1998	600	36.2	16.6	42.3
1999	546	35.2	15.5	40.8
2000	506	32.5	15.6	42.5
2001	464	30.2	15.4	46.6
2002	413	32.7	12.6	45.3
2003	413	32.7	12.6	45.3
2004	438	33.4	13.1	45.2
2005	366	31.5	11.6	47.1
2006	365	32.0	11.4	46.8
2007	369	33.0	11.2	50.6
2008	369	32.5	11.4	54.6
2009	396	33.3	11.9	48.2
2010	420	34.3	12.2	47.9
2011	455	31.8	14.3	55.4
2012	454	32.5	13.9	54.8
2013	436	30.2	14.4	55.5
2014	456	33.7	13.5	58.1
2015	437	37.0	11.8	58.8
2016	435	39.0	11.1	63.9
2017	415	42.2	9.8	61.9
2018	437	41.7	10.4	54.9
2019	417	43.7	9.5	55.6
2020	414	37.5	11.0	58.5
2021	397	41.0	9.6	49.1
2022	405	40.5	10.0	n/a
2023	437	39.5	11.0	54.2

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 Midvale Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$594 (4.2%)	$13,694 (95.8%)	$14,288
2018	$492 (3.7%)	$12,749 (96.3%)	$13,240
2019	$675 (4.3%)	$15,137 (95.7%)	$15,812

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midvale Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 498^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 594^th of 1242 Elementary schools	7.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Midvale Elementary School)	57.6	38.5	19.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	33.5	31.7	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Midvale Elementary School)	76.3	38.5	37.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	40.1	33.8	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Midvale Elementary School)	53.5	28.6	24.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Midvale Elementary School)	49.3	39.3	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	35.5	33.9	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Midvale Elementary School)	44.1	40	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	37.4	33.9	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Midvale Elementary School)	32.4	40.5	8.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	30.5	25.3	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Midvale Elementary School)	35.3	27.8	7.5%
5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)	33.9	27.9	6%
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	417	437	4.8%
African American	172	173	0.6%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	20	21	5%
Hispanic	93	114	22.6%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	109	100	8.3%
Two or More Races	19	27	42.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.6%	54.2%	1.4%

Schools Near Midvale Elementary School

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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
Midvale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3836 Midvale Rd	Tucker	30084	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3402	437	40	11.0	54.2%	100 (22.9%)	173 (39.6%)	114 (26.1%)	21 (4.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.2%)	45.8	613^th of 1248 public elementary schools	50.9%		46.9	594^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.2%	19	32.1	33.9	48.1	37.7	33.9	40.7	40.7	$15,812	$675	$15,137
Evansdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2914 Evans Woods Dr	Doraville	30340	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-2702	533	44	12.1	58.2%	122 (22.9%)	87 (16.3%)	262 (49.2%)	15 (2.8%)	11 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.8%)	55.8	495^th of 1248 public elementary schools	60.3%		40.7	677^th of 1242 public elementary schools	45.5%	182	37.1	41.6	48.1	46.1	50.6	37.0	42.0	$12,141	$583	$11,558
Livsey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4137 Livsey Rd	Tucker	30084	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3302	358	32	11.0	45.0%	125 (34.9%)	62 (17.3%)	118 (33.0%)	29 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.7%)	81	220^th of 1248 public elementary schools	82.4%		82.3	205^th of 1242 public elementary schools	83.5%	15	44.6	43.3	66.7	60.7	70.0	71.4	64.3	$15,752	$713	$15,039
Henderson Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2408 Henderson Mill Rd NE	Atlanta	30345	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3102	506	37	13.6	66.2%	104 (20.6%)	119 (23.5%)	233 (46.0%)	20 (4.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.9%)	31.6	817^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.5%		39.6	693^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	44.2%	124	33.8	30.9	43.5	34.2	21.0	20.3	24.6	$12,666	$676	$11,990
Brockett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1855 Brockett Rd	Tucker	30084	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-2602	416	31	13.2	100.0%	50 (12.0%)	146 (35.1%)	131 (31.5%)	66 (15.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.6%)	35.2	771^st of 1248 public elementary schools	38.2%		31.5	811^th of 1242 public elementary schools	34.7%	40	31.9	26.8	41.8	33.3	38.0	28.8	27.7	$12,822	$724	$12,098
Idlewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1484 Idlewood Rd	Tucker	30084	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3202	944	56	16.8	100.0%	28 (3.0%)	712 (75.4%)	50 (5.3%)	134 (14.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.0%)	32.2	804^th of 1248 public elementary schools	35.6%		29.1	850^th of 1242 public elementary schools	31.6%	46	29.3	24.4	37.8	35.3	41.2	28.3	19.7	$11,306	$687	$10,619
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2535 Caladium Dr NE	Atlanta	30345	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-2802	347	34	10.2	59.7%	69 (19.9%)	107 (30.8%)	144 (41.5%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.1%)	38.5	719^th of 1248 public elementary schools	42.4%		34.2	780^th of 1242 public elementary schools	37.2%	61	38.5	27.7	38.6	45.1	38.3	22.7	25.0	$16,877	$741	$16,136
Briarlake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3590 Lavista Rd	Decatur	30033	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-2502	378	35	10.9	25.9%	171 (45.2%)	81 (21.4%)	69 (18.3%)	28 (7.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (7.1%)	79.6	239^th of 1248 public elementary schools	80.8%		80.1	225^th of 1242 public elementary schools	81.9%	14	64.2	44.8	73.6	58.5	49.3	58.5	63.5	$15,288	$1,886	$13,401
Smoke Rise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4780 Hugh Howell Road	Stone Mountain	30087	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3602	530	38	14.0	70.9%	52 (9.8%)	217 (40.9%)	206 (38.9%)	25 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.5%)	35.8	761^st of 1248 public elementary schools	39.0%		47.2	588^th of 1242 public elementary schools	52.7%	173	29.0	21.5	45.1	31.9	24.1	32.9	41.5	$15,405	$781	$14,623
Pleasantdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3680 Pleasantdale Rd	Doraville	30340	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3502	629	49	12.9	83.3%	20 (3.2%)	186 (29.6%)	396 (63.0%)	10 (1.6%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.7%)	14.4	1106^th of 1248 public elementary schools	11.4%		14.3	1102^nd of 1242 public elementary schools	11.3%	4	20.6	14.3	19.8	27.8	22.5	16.5	7.7	$11,544	$915	$10,629

Frequently Asked Questions about Midvale Elementary School

What district is Midvale Elementary School in?

DeKalb County

What schools do graduates of Midvale Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Midvale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tucker Middle School
High : Tucker High School

What is the racial makeup of Midvale Elementary School?

Students at Midvale Elementary School are 40% African American, 26% Hispanic, 23% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Midvale Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 437 students attended Midvale Elementary School.

Is Midvale Elementary School a good school?

Midvale Elementary School ranks 613^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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