Robert Shaw Theme School

Summary:

Robert Shaw Theme School is an elementary school located in Scottdale, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 343 students. 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.

Robert Shaw Theme School consistently outperforms the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages in Milestones Assessment test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranged from 69% to 79.6%, compared to 31.6% to 40.8% for DeKalb County and 37% to 48.2% for the state. Similarly, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics ranged from 66.7% to 75.5%, compared to 30.5% to 32.1% for DeKalb County and 41% to 45.4% for the state. The school's Science proficiency rate for 5th grade in 2023-2024 was 61.9%, significantly higher than the 31.4% for DeKalb County and 41.7% for the state. Robert Shaw Theme School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Georgia elementary schools, with a ranking as high as 110 out of 1,248 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

When compared to nearby schools, Dunaire Elementary School, Jolly Elementary School, and Avondale Elementary School significantly underperform Robert Shaw Theme School in academic achievement. The International Community School, located about 2.3 miles away, also performs well and is the closest school to Robert Shaw Theme School in terms of academic achievement. Despite serving a high-poverty student population, with over 99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Robert Shaw Theme School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, contributing to its strong academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 385 Glendale Rd
       Scottdale, GA  30079


(678) 676-6002

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.1%
Asian:
2.9%
Hispanic:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Robert Shaw Theme School ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Robert Shaw Theme School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County:

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


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Rank History for Robert Shaw Theme School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.53 189th 1101 82.8%
2007 73.66 286th 1125 74.6%
2008 75.79 232nd 1134 79.5%
2009 74.92 250th 1133 77.9%
2010 81.72 161st 1183 86.4%
2011 71.06 376th 1212 69.0%
2012 74.80 289th 1201 75.9%
2013 73.71 324th 1225 73.6%
2014 74.36 305th 1231 75.2%
2015 62.30 392nd 1240 68.4%
2016 58.85 449th 1233 63.6%
2017 64.12 386th 1205 68.0%
2018 78.76 234th 1209 80.6%
2019 79.64 236th 1234 80.9%
2021 54.70 503rd 1214 58.6%
2022 73.38 303rd 1244 75.6%
2023 73.85 291st 1242 76.6%
2024 92.01 110th 1248 91.2%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 1, 2018

Open Quote My kids love this school and tbey always have best scores all the time,!!! Close Quote


by a principal
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Open Quote This school is one of the elite elementary schools in DeKalb County! Beating the Odds every year for the past 6 years, our school has a unique skill set that our students embody which helps them excel academically, socially, and emotionally. We truly care about all of the students and parents we come in contact with here. Not one student who comes to us struggling will leave us struggling as our Teachers pride themselves in reaching each student at the level in which he/she may understand while moving them from beginning, to developing and later proficient in academic subject areas. Our active and involved parents are some of the best in the world as they fully support the vision and mission of the school just as the Faculty and Staff do. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, August 3, 2018

Open Quote I have been a teacher for 20 years and Robert Shaw Theme School has been the most positive teaching environment I have ever worked in. From the wonderful administrators and staff to the supportive parents and community to the inquisitive students, we have it all at Robert Shaw! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, July 29, 2018

Open Quote Excellent school! Great students, teachers, and outstanding leadership. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 12, 2017

Open Quote This school is not that much good. Because the teachers do not teach the students. My dautghter is now 4th grader, she do not know how to add numbers, divide numbers, multiply numbers. I have to teach her my self at home or I have to find some kind of action very soon. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Open Quote Robert Shaw use to be a GREAT school. However, within the past 4 - 5 years there has been a principal who is one of the most control obsessed individuals I have ever met. Current leadership mentality is that of a dictatorship...I..I..I...me...me..me. What happened to us...we? Under current leadership, teacher morale is very low despite how much parents attempt to show teachers how much they are appreciated. I'm so thankful I have no more affiliation with that school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Robert Shaw Theme School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 12 353 12 3 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 12 496 31 1 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2001 17 521 27 1 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2002 13 514 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2003 13 514 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2004 13 501 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2005 7 539 8 0 0 n/a n/a 7 561
2006 3 521 11 1 0 n/a n/a 4 540
2007 6 495 10 1 0 n/a n/a 4 516
2008 6 501 12 1 0 n/a n/a 5 525
2009 9 494 10 1 0 n/a n/a 8 522
2010 8 448 12 12 0 0 8 0 488
2011 4 444 11 8 0 0 4 0 471
2012 2 452 15 8 1 0 3 0 481
2013 3 424 14 6 1 0 2 0 450
2014 5 452 14 8 1 0 3 0 483
2015 6 450 12 7 1 0 3 0 479
2016 9 446 13 10 2 1 3 0 484
2017 10 447 9 13 2 2 1 0 484
2018 8 444 18 11 2 2 1 0 486
2019 5 428 13 9 2 2 1 0 460
2020 2 407 17 8 1 1 1 0 437
2021 2 386 15 9 1 0 0 0 413
2022 2 335 12 8 0 0 1 0 358
2023 5 316 10 10 1 0 1 0 343

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 Robert Shaw Theme School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 381 33.6 11.3 75.3
2000 540 35.5 15.2 71.1
2001 566 39.7 14.3 68.4
2002 539 37.5 14.4 66.8
2003 539 37.5 14.4 66.8
2004 526 34.6 15.2 65.8
2005 561 33.4 16.8 65.9
2006 540 35.4 15.3 69.8
2007 516 33.4 15.4 69.1
2008 525 31.4 16.7 69.6
2009 522 31.5 16.6 69.1
2010 488 31.0 15.7 71.1
2011 471 31.5 14.9 79.6
2012 481 31.5 15.2 82.7
2013 450 28.0 16.0 85.1
2014 483 32.5 14.8 85.9
2015 479 31.0 15.4 89.1
2016 484 35.0 13.8 87.4
2017 484 37.3 12.9 87
2018 486 35.3 13.7 77.2
2019 460 35.3 13.0 85.9
2020 437 34.3 12.7 99.1
2021 413 31.3 13.1 99
2022 358 29.0 12.3 n/a
2023 343 27.0 12.7 100

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 Robert Shaw Theme School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 381 33.6 11.3 75.3
2000 540 35.5 15.2 71.1
2001 566 39.7 14.3 68.4
2002 539 37.5 14.4 66.8
2003 539 37.5 14.4 66.8
2004 526 34.6 15.2 65.8
2005 561 33.4 16.8 65.9
2006 540 35.4 15.3 69.8
2007 516 33.4 15.4 69.1
2008 525 31.4 16.7 69.6
2009 522 31.5 16.6 69.1
2010 488 31.0 15.7 71.1
2011 471 31.5 14.9 79.6
2012 481 31.5 15.2 82.7
2013 450 28.0 16.0 85.1
2014 483 32.5 14.8 85.9
2015 479 31.0 15.4 89.1
2016 484 35.0 13.8 87.4
2017 484 37.3 12.9 87
2018 486 35.3 13.7 77.2
2019 460 35.3 13.0 85.9
2020 437 34.3 12.7 99.1
2021 413 31.3 13.1 99
2022 358 29.0 12.3 n/a
2023 343 27.0 12.7 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Robert Shaw Theme School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $666 (6.5%) $9,554 (93.5%) $10,221
2018 $699 (6.7%) $9,717 (93.3%) $10,416
2019 $801 (6.4%) $11,652 (93.6%) $12,453

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert Shaw Theme School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 236th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 291st of 1242 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robert Shaw Theme School)69.472.1
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)33.531.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robert Shaw Theme School)71.868.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)40.133.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Robert Shaw Theme School)61.150
 11.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.430.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Robert Shaw Theme School)63.952
 11.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)35.533.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Robert Shaw Theme School)5655.2
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)37.433.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Robert Shaw Theme School)37.327.6
 9.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)30.525.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Robert Shaw Theme School)61.343.1
 18.2%
   5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)33.927.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students460343
 25.4%
African American428316
 26.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1310
 23.1%
Hispanic910
 11.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White55
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.9%100%
 14.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Shaw Theme School

Yes. Robert Shaw Theme School ranks in the top 8.8% of Georgia elementary schools.

Students at Robert Shaw Theme School are 92% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Robert Shaw Theme School.


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