Summary:
The SLAM Academy of Atlanta, the sole elementary school in the State Specialty Schools II- SLAM Academy of Atlanta district, is struggling to meet the academic needs of its students. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state average, with the majority of students not meeting proficiency standards in core subject areas.
SLAM Academy of Atlanta has a low SchoolDigger rating of 1 out of 5 stars, and its ranking within the state has declined over the past few years, going from 1,232 out of 1,242 Georgia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 866 out of 1,238 in 2024-2025. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 63.54% in 2023-2024, indicates that it serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the challenges it faces in academic achievement.
Despite the high per-student spending of $23,458 in 2018-2019, which is significantly higher than the state average, the school's investments do not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.8 in 2023-2024 is slightly higher than the state average, but this does not seem to be enough to overcome the academic challenges faced by the school. Overall, the data suggests that SLAM Academy of Atlanta is a struggling school that requires significant interventions and support to improve student performance and outcomes.
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