Summary:
The city of Chamblee, Georgia is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area show a wide range of performance, with some standouts like Chamblee Middle School and Chamblee High School ranking among the top in the state, while others like Dresden Elementary School struggle with very low proficiency rates.
Chamblee Middle School and Chamblee High School stand out for their strong academic performance, with proficiency rates on state assessments that significantly exceed the DeKalb County and state averages. In contrast, Dresden Elementary School has the lowest performance in the area, with proficiency rates near the bottom of Georgia elementary schools. The schools also vary greatly in their student demographics, with Chamblee Middle School having the most balanced racial makeup, while Dresden Elementary is over 93% Hispanic.
Spending per student and student-teacher ratios do not appear to be the primary drivers of performance, as the highest-spending school, Huntley Hills Elementary, has the lowest student-teacher ratio but still underperforms compared to the top schools. The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, especially at Dresden Elementary, suggest significant economic disadvantages that may be contributing to the disparities in educational outcomes across the Chamblee area.
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