Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual)

Summary:

Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual) is a public charter virtual middle school serving grades 6-9 in Atlanta, Georgia. With a 1-star rating and ranking 509 out of 588 Georgia middle schools, the school's academic performance raises concerns about the effectiveness of virtual education, particularly for middle school students.

Compared to nearby traditional public schools like Willis A. Sutton Middle School, Dickerson Middle School, and Dodgen Middle School, Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual) has significantly lower proficiency rates across all tested subjects and grade levels. For example, in 8th grade English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate is 29.9% compared to the state average of 44.7%. Additionally, the school serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 57.33% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to around 5% at nearby traditional schools.

The low academic performance and equity concerns at Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual) warrant further investigation and support from the State Specialty Schools II- Destination Career Academy of GA district and the state education authorities. Evaluating the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation may be necessary to identify areas for improvement and ensure that all students, regardless of their educational setting, have access to a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 6-9

1700 Water PL SE
Atlanta, GA 30339

(855) 572-1486

District: State Specialty Schools II- Destination Career Academy of GA

SchoolDigger Rank:
509^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 28.1

Number of students: 605

Racial breakdown:

African American:

41.7%

White:

31.7%

Hispanic:

14.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual) ranks worse than 86.6% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.34. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual) 509^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual) in the ranking list.)

State Specialty Schools II- Destination Career Academy of GA:

SchoolDigger ranks State Specialty Schools II- Destination Career Academy of GA 194^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.34	509^th	588	13.4%

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

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Enrollment information for Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	126	168	0	52	6	1	36	389
2024	192	252	3	87	8	3	60	605

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 Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	389	14.0	27.7	57.3
2024	605	21.5	28.1	56.9

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 Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	389	14.0	27.7	57.3
2024	605	21.5	28.1	56.9

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (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 Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual)	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-9	1700 Water PL SE	Atlanta	30339	Cobb County	State Specialty Schools II- Destination Career Academy of GA	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(855) 572-1486	605	22	28.1	56.9%	192 (31.7%)	252 (41.7%)	87 (14.4%)	3 (0.5%)	8 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	60 (9.9%)	16.3	509^th of 588 public middle schools	13.4%					(n/a)	20.3	28.7	20.9	29.9	13.9	7.5	8.6	8.8	6.8
East Cobb Middle School	Public	6-8	825 Terrell Mill Rd	Marietta	30067	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 578-2740	1,345	83	16.1	66.7%	273 (20.3%)	533 (39.6%)	426 (31.7%)	46 (3.4%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (4.6%)	41.5	324^th of 588 public middle schools	44.9%		46.6	283^rd of 577 public middle schools	51.0%	41	100.0	39.5	27.7	42.6	30.0	26.3	41.8	14.8	24.5	$8,448	$538	$7,910
Campbell Middle School	Public	6-8	3295 Atlanta Rd SE	Smyrna	30080	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6873	1,257	76	16.6	60.5%	186 (14.8%)	686 (54.6%)	265 (21.1%)	60 (4.8%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (4.5%)	50.9	264^th of 588 public middle schools	55.1%		49	269^th of 577 public middle schools	53.4%	5	96.6	42.8	36.8	50.5	28.4	31.7	42.0	16.4	33.5	$8,104	$617	$7,487
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy	Public	6	340 Aviation Rd SE	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-3115	670	52	12.8	71.0%	138 (20.6%)	214 (31.9%)	280 (41.8%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.5%)								(n/a)		45.8			36.7					$11,784	$521	$11,262
Pearson Middle School	Public	6-8	240 Barber Road	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 429-6012	839	60	13.9	92.6%	24 (2.9%)	103 (12.3%)	694 (82.7%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (1.2%)	17.4	496^th of 588 public middle schools	15.6%		17.6	486^th of 577 public middle schools	15.8%	10	85.2	24.0	18.2	30.0	15.9	10.8	18.1	6.6	13.1
Griffin Middle School	Public	6-8	4010 King Springs Rd SE	Smyrna	30082	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6917	982	65	15.0	59.8%	226 (23.0%)	365 (37.2%)	303 (30.9%)	31 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.7%)	61	198^th of 588 public middle schools	66.3%		52	252^nd of 577 public middle schools	56.3%	54	98.3	49.3	44.2	50.8	39.9	41.1	49.4	10.7	32.0	$8,229	$574	$7,655
Marietta Middle School	Public	7-8	121 Winn St NW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 422-0311	1,302	99	13.1	70.0%	269 (20.7%)	435 (33.4%)	517 (39.7%)	16 (1.2%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.7%)	58.6	219^th of 588 public middle schools	62.8%		43.8	304^th of 577 public middle schools	47.3%	85	97.3		42.2	44.3		40.5	42.5	27.1	38.8	$11,049	$537	$10,512
Dickerson Middle School	Public	6-8	855 Woodlawn Dr NE	Marietta	30068	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-2710	1,208	70	17.2	8.9%	736 (60.9%)	61 (5.0%)	85 (7.0%)	272 (22.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (4.4%)	99.2	3^rd of 588 public middle schools	99.5%		99.5	2^nd of 577 public middle schools	99.7%	1	100.0	84.1	83.3	81.9	88.1	89.4	91.6	63.5	75.3	$8,156	$192	$7,965
Dodgen Middle School	Public	6-8	1725 Bill Murdock Rd	Marietta	30062	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 578-2726	1,238	73	16.9	11.1%	690 (55.7%)	71 (5.7%)	108 (8.7%)	317 (25.6%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	47 (3.8%)	97.9	13^th of 588 public middle schools	97.8%		98.7	7^th of 577 public middle schools	98.8%	6	94.9	84.4	73.8	75.9	78.5	80.5	81.4	50.0	74.0	$8,233	$233	$7,999
Betty Gray Middle School	Public	6-8	1550 Pebblebrook Cir SE	Mableton	30126	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 819-2414	686	47	14.5	86.7%	29 (4.2%)	329 (48.0%)	307 (44.8%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.2%)	34	380^th of 588 public middle schools	35.4%					(n/a)	100.0	27.5	26.2	31.7	18.4	26.7	35.5	25.3	24.4	$9,325	$686	$8,639

Frequently Asked Questions about Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual)

What is the racial makeup of Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual)?

Students at Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual) are 42% African American, 32% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 605 students attended Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual).

Is Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual) a good school?

Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (Virtual) ranks in the bottom 13.4% of Georgia middle schools.

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