Main Street Charter Academy

Summary:

Main Street Charter Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in College Park, Georgia, which is part of the Fulton County School District.

The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, currently ranking 634th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools. While its performance on the Georgia Milestones assessments is generally below the Fulton County and state averages, Main Street Charter Academy stands out in some areas, such as having a 7th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate higher than the district and state. However, the nearby Bethune Elementary School, Asa Hilliard Elementary School, College Park Elementary, and Heritage Elementary School generally perform better on the assessments. This suggests that Main Street Charter Academy may be underperforming compared to its district peers.

The school serves a significantly higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 60.19% to 90.96% over the past few years, indicating a more economically disadvantaged student population. This, along with the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio, may contribute to its lower academic performance. However, the school's charter status and focus on grades K-8 provide opportunities for targeted interventions and curriculum adjustments to improve student outcomes, and its proximity to other Fulton County elementary schools could facilitate collaboration and the sharing of best practices.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 2861 Lakeshore Dr
       College Park, GA  30337


(404) 668-0261

District: Fulton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
634th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  863

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.2%
Hispanic:
4.1%
White:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91% Help


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Compare Details Main Street Charter Academy ranks worse than 50.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Main Street Charter Academy ranks worse than 62.1% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.01. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Main Street Charter Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Main Street Charter Academy 365th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Main Street Charter Academy in the ranking list.)

Fulton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton County 57th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Main Street Charter Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 51.70 723rd 1225 41.0%
2014 55.53 657th 1231 46.6%
2015 61.30 407th 1240 67.2%
2016 31.95 842nd 1233 31.7%
2017 64.68 376th 1205 68.8%
2018 58.16 458th 1209 62.1%
2019 51.91 559th 1234 54.7%
2021 55.68 489th 1214 59.7%
2022 38.76 720th 1244 42.1%
2023 44.84 622nd 1242 49.9%
2024 44.27 634th 1248 49.2%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Main Street Charter Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 57.46 255th 527 51.6%
2015 29.79 379th 537 29.4%
2016 33.19 374th 545 31.4%
2017 41.66 314th 539 41.7%
2018 41.59 316th 543 41.8%
2019 45.75 301st 559 46.2%
2021 40.86 298th 542 45.0%
2022 35.97 358th 567 36.9%
2023 37.18 350th 577 39.3%
2024 36.01 365th 588 37.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Main Street Charter Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
67%

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, July 1, 2024

Open Quote TMSA has engaged my child in learning in a way I have never seen before. She was doing poorly in math prior to attending TMSA, rather quickly in the school year they began to pull her for extra help in math. Her teacher also encouraged her, helped to build her confidence in math along with her dad and I at home. She has made tremendous progress and her dad and I are so please with her overall improvement. SHE NEVER WANTS TO MISS SCHOOL! I have found that they provide a safe and fun environment for their scholars. I am happy we chose this school for our child. When her brother is old enough he will attend also. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, October 21, 2018

Open Quote The Main Street Academy has been our home since it opened in 2010. Our older son graduated from TMSA last year and has been doing very well at a rigorous dual magnet high school, so the preparation he received was top notch. Our younger son is in 5th grade and has had an excellent experience at TMSA - nurturing his interests in science and reading. Parent involvement is phenomenal. Lots of extracurriculars and caring teachers. We love the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Main Street Charter Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 48 444 0 16 0 0 10 0 518
2012 43 515 2 24 0 0 19 0 603
2013 35 568 1 34 0 0 14 0 652
2014 37 568 1 38 0 1 13 0 658
2015 37 763 1 37 0 1 15 0 854
2016 35 751 2 48 1 1 17 0 855
2017 36 760 6 42 1 0 24 0 869
2018 33 767 5 39 0 0 17 0 861
2019 31 756 3 38 1 0 12 0 841
2020 34 796 3 29 2 0 18 0 882
2021 25 788 1 31 2 0 17 0 864
2022 20 752 0 29 2 0 16 0 819
2023 18 787 1 35 4 1 17 0 863

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 Main Street Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 518 9.5 54.5 51.7
2012 603 17.8 33.8 56.1
2013 652 36.5 17.8 51.5
2014 658 35.1 18.7 54.3
2015 854 52.0 16.4 52.3
2016 855 34.0 25.1 51.1
2017 869 47.0 18.4 55
2018 861 39.0 22.0 55.9
2019 841 46.0 18.2 56.7
2020 882 48.7 18.1 66.6
2021 864 49.5 17.4 60.2
2022 819 52.0 15.7 n/a
2023 863 54.0 15.9 91

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 Main Street Charter Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 518 9.5 54.5 51.7
2012 603 17.8 33.8 56.1
2013 652 36.5 17.8 51.5
2014 658 35.1 18.7 54.3
2015 854 52.0 16.4 52.3
2016 855 34.0 25.1 51.1
2017 869 47.0 18.4 55
2018 861 39.0 22.0 55.9
2019 841 46.0 18.2 56.7
2020 882 48.7 18.1 66.6
2021 864 49.5 17.4 60.2
2022 819 52.0 15.7 n/a
2023 863 54.0 15.9 91

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 Main Street Charter Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $158 (1.9%) $8,126 (100.0%) $8,126
2018 $141 (1.6%) $8,740 (100.0%) $8,740
2019 $150 (1.6%) $9,215 (100.0%) $9,215

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Main Street Charter Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 559th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 622nd of 1242 Elementary schools
 4.8%
Ranks 301st of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 350th of 577 Middle schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Charter Academy)52.137.2
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)48.652.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Main Street Charter Academy)45.746.5
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)57.159.2
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Charter Academy)32.634.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)51.548.8
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Main Street Charter Academy)3643.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)55.655.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Charter Academy)55.345.3
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)54.955.9
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Main Street Charter Academy)32.112.6
 19.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)48.548.1
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Main Street Charter Academy)35.720
 15.7%
   5th Grade Science (Fulton County)44.949.1
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Charter Academy)54.340.7
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)5751
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Main Street Charter Academy)29.321.3
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)48.942.6
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Charter Academy)35.938.2
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)47.950.8
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Main Street Charter Academy)33.711.8
 21.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)48.642.6
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Main Street Charter Academy)61.444.9
 16.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton County)50.553.9
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Main Street Charter Academy)1413.3
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fulton County)38.541.5
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Main Street Charter Academy)12.24.3
 7.9%
   8th Grade Science (Fulton County)36.431.4
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Main Street Charter Academy)32.921.6
 11.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Fulton County)46.838.5
 8.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Main Street Charter Academy)3025
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fulton County)49.349.3
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students841863
 2.6%
African American756787
 4.1%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic3835
 7.9%
Pacific Islander01
White3118
 41.9%
Two or More Races1217
 41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.7%91%
 34.2%


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Main Street Charter Academy ranks 634th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Main Street Charter Academy are 91% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 863 students attended Main Street Charter Academy.


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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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