Summary:
Dubois Integrity Academy is a single K-8 charter school in Riverdale, Georgia, operating under the State Specialty Schools I- Dubois Integrity Academy district, serving 1,341 students in a high-poverty area where 96.35% qualify for free/reduced lunch.
This school shows a mix of bright spots and significant challenges. The standout success is in Algebra I, where proficiency jumped from 43.5% to 70% in one year—far exceeding the state average of 48.1%. Eighth-grade ELA also exceeded the state average last year at 40.4% versus 39.8%. However, most other subjects lag well behind state averages. Eighth-grade science is particularly concerning at just 3.8% proficiency versus 29.7% statewide, and social studies sits at 6.1% versus 40.2%. Math proficiency ranges from 10.7% in 5th grade to 27.6% in 8th grade, with all grades falling 18-35 percentage points below state averages. The school has remained in the bottom 10-15% of Georgia elementary schools for three consecutive years, earning a 1-star rating each time.
Chronic absenteeism affects 24.5% of students—nearly 40% higher than the state rate of 17.7%—which likely contributes to academic struggles. The school spends $16,164 per student, above typical Georgia levels, yet outcomes remain low, raising questions about resource allocation. Encouragingly, 5th grade science nearly doubled from 15.4% to 30.6%, and 6th and 7th grade math improved significantly. The "U-shaped" math pattern, where upper grades outperform lower grades, suggests students who stay at the school may develop stronger skills over time. The upcoming December release of ELA scores will provide a fuller picture of whether last year's upper-grade literacy strength has been maintained.
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