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M. A. Jones Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1071^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 12% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

M. A. Jones Elementary School is a PK-5 public school in the Atlanta Public Schools district, serving 461 students in a high-need area where 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

There’s encouraging news for parents considering M. A. Jones: the school made a significant jump in its statewide ranking, moving from the 5th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 12th percentile in 2025-2026—a gain of 108 places. The most striking improvement came in math, where proficiency rates rose dramatically across all grade levels. For example, 3rd-grade math proficiency jumped from 18.6% to 29.5%, and 4th-grade math went from 11.4% to 28.4% in just one year. This is a much larger gain than seen at nearby schools like Charles L. Gideons Elementary School or Finch Elementary. However, the school still faces challenges. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern at 37.2%—more than double the state average of 17.7%—though it has improved slightly from the prior year. Also, while math is improving, 5th-grade science proficiency remains low at 17.8%, and the school serves its female students notably better than its male students (18th vs. 8th percentile in statewide subgroup rankings).

One interesting comparison is with KIPP Strive Primary Charter School, located less than a mile away. KIPP Strive ranks in the 43rd percentile statewide and posts stronger test scores, yet it spends far less per student ($10,925 vs. $28,215 at M. A. Jones) and has a higher student-teacher ratio. This suggests that factors beyond funding and class size—like school culture or instructional approach—play a big role in outcomes. Still, M. A. Jones is clearly on an upward trajectory. With continued focus on attendance, science, and support for male students, the school appears poised for further gains. The school also spends more per student than several nearby schools, including Centennial Place Academy and Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy, reflecting a strong investment in its students.

461

Students ?

13.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$28,215

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1040 Fair St SW
Atlanta, GA 30314

(404) 802-3900

District: Atlanta Public Schools

Students who attend M. A. Jones Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Herman J. Russell West End Academy
High:	Booker T. Washington High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.4%

Two or more races:

2.2%

White:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 20th percentile in 2016 → 12th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (24% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (37% vs 18% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school24%

District avg44%

Georgia avg47%

1,071^st of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 20% (2016) to bottom 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

46^th of 55Elementary Schools in the Atlanta Public Schools

120^th of 201Atlanta Public Schools among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	15.4	1071 of 1219	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	10.2	1179 of 1238	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	9.7	1187 of 1236	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	23.1	946 of 1223	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	14.8	1055 of 1220	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	14.6	1054 of 1214	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.0	971 of 1234	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.6	1054 of 1209	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	19.2	988 of 1205	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	21.2	983 of 1233	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	25.8	933 of 1240	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	22.2	1046 of 1231	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	35.2	922 of 1225	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	22.5	1008 of 1201	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	24.5	1010 of 1212	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	21.3	1025 of 1183	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	55.6	555 of 1133	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.9	367 of 1134	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	58.3	523 of 1125	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	43.1	720 of 1101	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	26.7	630 of 828	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	17.1	818 of 892	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	15.8	823 of 879	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	40.2	473 of 870	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.7	627 of 876	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	20.6	967 of 1186	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	13.9	1119 of 1224	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	11.6	1151 of 1223	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	23.6	945 of 1212	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.0	984 of 1206	18.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	12.5	1090 of 1183	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	8.6	1189 of 1225	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	9.1	1187 of 1220	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	24.2	929 of 1210	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	12.8	1101 of 1209	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)24th percentile+12 vs school

Female (2026)18th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)8th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics26%-22 vs state

Science18%-26 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, September 12, 2020

I have seen nothing but caring teachers and engaged students at M. Agnes Jones! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 8, 2012

The teachers are very informative.I call and they explain everything fully. They know each child by name and family association.I have had two sons attend/ Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
M. A. Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1040 Fair St SW	Atlanta	30314	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-3900	461	34	13.4	100.0%	8 (1.7%)	435 (94.4%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.2%)	15.4	1071^st of 1219 public elementary schools	12.1%		10.2	1179^th of 1238 public elementary schools	4.8%	108	29.5	28.4	20.3				17.8			$28,215	$1,985	$26,230
KIPP Strive Primary Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	1448 Lucile Ave SW	Atlanta	30310	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 924-6310	627	38	16.4	100.0%	18 (2.9%)	596 (95.1%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	38	697^th of 1219 public elementary schools	42.8%		29.3	846^th of 1238 public elementary schools	31.7%	149	28.8	42.8	37.2				42.6			$10,925	$1,050	$9,875
Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	225 James P. Brawley Drive NW	Atlanta	30314	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8200	583	72	8.1	100.0%	2 (0.3%)	542 (93.0%)	31 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	8	1174^th of 1219 public elementary schools	3.7%		10.1	1181^st of 1238 public elementary schools	4.6%	7	10.3	28.8	10.8	10.4	12.2	14.0	12.0	16.5	12.6	$35,088	$2,602	$32,487
Kipp WAYS Primary Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	350 Temple St NW	Atlanta	30314	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 924-6310	559	43	13.1	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	546 (97.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	14.5	1085^th of 1219 public elementary schools	11.0%		11.4	1155^th of 1238 public elementary schools	6.7%	70	27.3	33.3	17.2				11.5			$13,697	$1,718	$11,980
F. L. Stanton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1625 Martin Luther King Jr Dr	Atlanta	30314	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7500	161	16	9.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	159 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.9	1012^th of 1219 public elementary schools	17.0%		16.7	1055^th of 1238 public elementary schools	14.8%	43	28.6	33.3	11.1				29.6			$41,200	$2,107	$39,093
Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Whitehall Ter SW	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7950	279	23	11.9	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	266 (95.3%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	7.5	1178^th of 1219 public elementary schools	3.4%		16	1075^th of 1238 public elementary schools	13.2%	103	11.8	21.0	14.3				14.3			$36,030	$2,442	$33,588
Charles L. Gideons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	897 Welch St SW	Atlanta	30310	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7700	311	28	11.0	100.0%	13 (4.2%)	273 (87.8%)	13 (4.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	21.4	962^nd of 1219 public elementary schools	21.1%		10.7	1169^th of 1238 public elementary schools	5.6%	207	28.5	28.3	25.5				31.9			$26,855	$1,081	$25,774
Tuskegee Airman Global Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	1626 Westhaven Dr SW	Atlanta	30311	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8450	447	44	10.2	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	418 (93.5%)	16 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.2%)	39.3	679^th of 1219 public elementary schools	44.3%		25.5	919^th of 1238 public elementary schools	25.8%	240	46.8	47.8	26.9				30.2			$31,461	$1,754	$29,706
Finch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1114 Avon Ave SW	Atlanta	30310	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4000	291	35	8.2	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	283 (97.3%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	18.8	1013^th of 1219 public elementary schools	16.9%		15.9	1076^th of 1238 public elementary schools	13.1%	63	27.7	23.9	25.5				27.3			$39,281	$1,835	$37,447
Woodson Park Academy School	Public	PK, KG-8	1605 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy	Atlanta	30318	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7750	842	71	11.8	100.0%	6 (0.7%)	777 (92.3%)	40 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.9%)	24.2	930^th of 1219 public elementary schools	23.7%		15.4	1083^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	12.5%	153	27.2	38.2	20.3	15.3	25.7	12.7	38.2	16.9	19.7	$26,586	$856	$25,730

Frequently Asked Questions about M. A. Jones Elementary School

How many students attend M. A. Jones Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 461 students attended M. A. Jones Elementary School.

Is M. A. Jones Elementary School a good school?

M. A. Jones Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.1% of Georgia elementary schools.

What district is M. A. Jones Elementary School in?

Atlanta Public Schools

What schools do graduates of M. A. Jones Elementary School attend?

Students who attend M. A. Jones Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Herman J. Russell West End Academy
High : Booker T. Washington High School

What is the racial makeup of M. A. Jones Elementary School?

Students at M. A. Jones Elementary School are 94% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% White, 1% Hispanic.

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