Summary:
Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence is the sole school in the State Specialty Schools II- Yi Hwang Academy of Language Ex district, serving 459 students in grades K-6 in Duluth, GA, and it stands out as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.
This school is a clear academic standout, ranking #1 out of 201 schools in its district and consistently landing in the top 6% of all Georgia elementary schools for three straight years (95th, 94th, and 94th percentiles). The most impressive results come from 5th-grade Science, where 93.8% of students are proficient—more than double the state average of 44.2%. Math scores are also exceptional, with 4th and 5th graders hitting 84.3% and 84.4% proficiency, respectively, compared to state averages around 44-50%. The school also benefits from a favorable 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio and a low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.5%, nearly half the state average of 17.7%. Only 5.45% of students receive free or reduced lunch, which provides important context for these high scores.
One area worth noting is a significant dip in 6th-grade math proficiency, which fell from 84.4% in 5th grade to 57.9% in the most recent year—a 26.5-point drop that may signal a challenging transition to middle school-level concepts. There is also year-over-year volatility in math scores, such as 5th-grade math jumping from 60% to 84.4% between school years, suggesting performance can vary by student cohort. Despite per-student spending of $12,714, which is not exceptionally high, the school achieves top-tier results, indicating strong resource efficiency. Overall, Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence delivers sustained, elite academic performance, particularly in science and math, making it an excellent choice for families seeking a rigorous elementary education.
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