Summary:
The 30058 zip code area in DeKalb County, Georgia is home to 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the DeKalb County school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 138 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few schools in the 30058 area stand out as performing better than others.
Marbut Elementary School and Rock Chapel Elementary School have the highest proficiency rates across the board, with 3rd-5th grade students outperforming the county and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Princeton Elementary School also has some bright spots, with 3rd and 5th grade ELA proficiency rates above the county and state averages. However, the majority of schools in the 30058 area struggle with consistently low performance, with most students not meeting proficiency standards on state assessments.
The data shows significant disparities between the performance of these schools and the county/state averages. For example, Lithonia High School's American Literature proficiency rate was 22% compared to the state average of 42%. All of the schools in the area have 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. While the schools are spending between $10,968 and $13,224 per student, which is in line with the county average, the consistently low performance suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution.
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