Summary:
Dubois Integrity Academy is the sole school in the State Specialty Schools I- Dubois Integrity Academy district, serving grades K-8 in Riverdale, Georgia, with 1,341 students and a very high poverty rate (96.35% free/reduced lunch).
This school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 15% of Georgia schools and earning a 1-star rating for three straight years. Most proficiency rates fall well below state averages—for example, 3rd grade math proficiency is 19.3% versus the state's 48.3%, and 8th grade science proficiency is just 3.8% compared to the state's 29.7%. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, affecting 24.5% of students versus the state's 17.7%. However, there are notable bright spots. The school's Algebra I End of Course proficiency is an impressive 70%, far exceeding the state average of 48.1% and representing a 26.5-point improvement from the prior year. Additionally, 8th grade English Language Arts proficiency (40.4%) actually surpassed the state average (39.8%) in the most recent available data, and 7th grade ELA nearly matched the state. The school also showed meaningful gains in 6th grade math (+9.7 points) and 5th grade science (+15.2 points).
Despite spending $16,164 per student—substantially higher than many districts—academic outcomes remain low, raising questions about resource effectiveness. The extreme volatility in 8th grade scores (science dropped from 13.4% to 3.8%, social studies from 34.8% to 6.1%) suggests possible cohort size issues or inconsistent instruction. For parents, this school offers pockets of excellence, particularly in advanced math and upper-grade literacy, but overall performance is concerning. The high chronic absenteeism rate and persistent low rankings indicate systemic challenges that will require targeted interventions, especially in science and social studies, to improve outcomes for all students.
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