Summary:
The International Academy of Smyrna is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-5 in the State Specialty Schools II- International Academy of Smyrna district. Based on the available data, the school appears to be struggling academically, with consistently below-average performance on state assessments and a declining statewide ranking.
The International Academy of Smyrna is ranked 778 out of 1,238 Georgia elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year and has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on the Georgia Milestones assessments range from 21.3% to 47.5% across different grade levels and subject areas, which is generally below the state average. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 586 out of 1,242 Georgia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 778 out of 1,238 in 2024-2025, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state.
The International Academy of Smyrna has a high-poverty student population, with 87.04% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty rate may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. Furthermore, the school's per-student spending of $7,613 (2018-2019 school year) is lower than the state average, which could limit the resources and support available to students. Overall, the data suggests that the International Academy of Smyrna is a struggling school that may benefit from additional resources and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.
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