DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School

Summary:

DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School is a public charter elementary school serving 763 students in grades K-8 in Stone Mountain, Georgia, which is part of the DeKalb County school district.

This school consistently outperforms the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages on the Milestones Assessments, with 63.2% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 32.5% for DeKalb County and 41.6% for Georgia. The school's statewide ranking has generally trended upward, from 719 out of 1233 Georgia elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 411 out of 1248 in 2023-2024. However, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 62.29% to 66.97% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the DeKalb County district, DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School significantly outperforms its peers on academic measures. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 63.2% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 12.9% at the nearby Indian Creek Elementary School and 21.1% at Rockbridge Elementary School. This success suggests the potential benefits of the school's charter status, while also highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by high-poverty schools and the importance of stable and sufficient funding.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1492 Kelton Dr
       Stone Mountain, GA  30083


(770) 484-5865

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
411th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  763

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.6%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Compare Details DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School ranks better than 67.1% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.84. (See more...)
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Compare Details DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School ranks better than 81.6% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.71. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School 108th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School in the ranking list.)

DeKalb County:

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


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Rank History for DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 63.95 508th 1212 58.1%
2012 71.34 363rd 1201 69.8%
2013 71.40 368th 1225 70.0%
2014 63.06 535th 1231 56.5%
2015 44.92 632nd 1240 49.0%
2016 40.32 719th 1233 41.7%
2017 48.87 567th 1205 52.9%
2018 50.66 553rd 1209 54.3%
2019 56.40 505th 1234 59.1%
2021 30.46 802nd 1214 33.9%
2022 62.07 428th 1244 65.6%
2023 75.00 280th 1242 77.5%
2024 63.84 411th 1248 67.1%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 66.80 166th 504 67.1%
2012 63.92 186th 508 63.4%
2013 62.49 207th 527 60.7%
2014 68.30 154th 521 70.4%
2015 52.30 229th 537 57.4%
2016 39.29 339th 545 37.8%
2017 60.09 189th 539 64.9%
2018 73.35 126th 543 76.8%
2019 72.10 139th 559 75.1%
2021 34.30 350th 542 35.4%
2022 69.22 154th 567 72.8%
2023 80.24 96th 577 83.4%
2024 78.71 108th 588 81.6%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 0 467 0 4 0 0 1 0 472
2011 0 518 0 3 0 0 1 0 522
2012 1 565 1 8 0 1 3 0 579
2013 2 639 3 19 0 0 5 0 668
2014 2 671 3 21 0 0 6 0 703
2015 3 702 4 31 0 0 7 0 747
2016 4 691 5 41 0 0 10 0 751
2017 6 666 4 52 0 0 14 0 742
2018 2 622 4 57 0 0 11 0 696
2019 1 651 7 54 0 0 12 0 725
2020 1 645 10 55 0 0 12 0 723
2021 0 689 14 53 0 0 13 0 769
2022 0 682 5 55 1 1 15 0 759
2023 0 691 6 48 2 1 15 0 763

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

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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 DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 472 24.0 19.6 30.1
2011 522 24.5 21.3 25.9
2012 579 29.5 19.6 16.6
2013 668 34.5 19.3 30.8
2014 703 34.0 20.6 34.4
2015 747 35.0 21.3 38
2016 751 36.0 20.8 21.3
2017 742 37.7 19.6 52.3
2018 696 38.5 18.0 61.8
2019 725 40.5 17.9 62.9
2020 723 42.0 17.2 59.3
2021 769 39.5 19.4 62.3
2022 759 41.5 18.2 n/a
2023 763 43.5 17.5 67

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 DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 472 24.0 19.6 30.1
2011 522 24.5 21.3 25.9
2012 579 29.5 19.6 16.6
2013 668 34.5 19.3 30.8
2014 703 34.0 20.6 34.4
2015 747 35.0 21.3 38
2016 751 36.0 20.8 21.3
2017 742 37.7 19.6 52.3
2018 696 38.5 18.0 61.8
2019 725 40.5 17.9 62.9
2020 723 42.0 17.2 59.3
2021 769 39.5 19.4 62.3
2022 759 41.5 18.2 n/a
2023 763 43.5 17.5 67

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 DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $275 (10.5%) $2,356 (89.5%) $2,631
2018 $155 (1.4%) $11,035 (98.6%) $11,190
2019 $544 (14.9%) $3,107 (85.1%) $3,650

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

Impact of COVID-19 on DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 505th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 280th of 1242 Elementary schools
 18.4%
Ranks 139th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 96th of 577 Middle schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)46.253.8
 7.6%
   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 (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)43.658.8
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)40.133.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)5041.2
 8.8%
   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 (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)38.543.5
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)35.533.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)48.156.5
 8.4%
   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 (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)4237.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)30.525.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)39.564.7
 25.2%
   5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)33.927.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)55.261.1
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.331.1
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)59.842.2
 17.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)25.419.7
 5.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)4057.1
 17.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)27.529.6
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)55.334.1
 21.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)27.920.2
 7.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)64.668.2
 3.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)38.535.7
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)53.754.1
 0.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)26.523.4
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)45.152.9
 7.8%
   8th Grade Science (DeKalb County)25.920.1
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School)24.436.5
 12.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (DeKalb County)26.921.9
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students725763
 5.2%
African American651691
 6.1%
American Indian02
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic5448
 11.1%
Pacific Islander01
White10
 100%
Two or More Races1215
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%67%
 4.1%


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DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School ranks 411th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School are 91% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 763 students attended DeKalb Agriculture Technology and Environment School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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