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Wesley International Academy Charter

Q: Is Wesley International Academy Charter a good school?

Wesley International Academy Charter ranks 789 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

789^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 35% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Wesley International Academy Charter is a K-8 charter school in Atlanta's historic Grant Park neighborhood, serving 776 students as part of Atlanta Public Schools.

Wesley's biggest standout is its middle school math program. In the most recent testing year, 83.3% of students scored proficient or above on the Algebra I end-of-course exam—nearly double the district average of 41.7% and far above the state's 48.1%. This isn't a one-year fluke; Wesley has posted proficiency rates above 72% for three straight years. The school also shines in 8th grade science (37.3% proficient vs. 27.9% district) and social studies (46.5% vs. 32.6% district). These results put Wesley well ahead of nearby K-8 schools like Kindezi Old 4th Ward and Centennial Place Academy (Charter), which struggle to reach district averages in middle school. Wesley also keeps chronic absenteeism at 20.9%—better than the district's 27.6% and dramatically lower than neighbors like Michael R. Hollis Innovation Academy (48.2%) and Thomas Heathe Slater Elementary School (46.5%).

That said, the school's overall state ranking sits in the middle tier—35th percentile, up from 28th last year. Elementary math proficiency (grades 3-5) ranges from 30-42%, and general middle school math (grades 6-8) is lower, suggesting the advanced Algebra pathway is where the school truly excels. Wesley has also undergone rapid demographic change, with the share of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch jumping from 62.9% to 96.4% in just two years. Despite this, African American students at Wesley rank in the 51st percentile statewide—a 3-star rating that exceeds the school's overall mark. With a favorable 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $25,997, Wesley stands as a relative bright spot among nearby schools, outperforming most of its immediate neighbors while still working to regain the higher rankings it achieved before 2019.

776

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,997

Per pupil spending ?

96.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

211 Memorial Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30312

(678) 904-9137

District: Atlanta Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

86.0%

White:

4.8%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2016 → 35th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (36% vs 44% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school36%

District avg38%

Georgia avg44%

Elementary school

789^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 30 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to bottom 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

287^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 50%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

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

119^th of 202Atlanta 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	32.8	789 of 1222	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.8	895 of 1238	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.6	762 of 1236	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.9	831 of 1223	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.7	803 of 1220	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.9	656 of 1214	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.0	378 of 1234	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.5	291 of 1209	75.9%	★★★★☆
2017	55.9	468 of 1205	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.6	431 of 1233	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	58.1	465 of 1240	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.1	481 of 1231	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	50.8	736 of 1225	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	52.4	693 of 1201	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.7	748 of 1212	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	45.5	762 of 1183	35.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	45.9	405 of 829	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	37.4	537 of 892	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.4	469 of 879	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.8	531 of 870	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.7	528 of 876	39.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	30.5	807 of 1189	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	23.7	954 of 1224	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.2	804 of 1223	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	20.7	1000 of 1212	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	30.7	828 of 1206	31.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	36.2	740 of 1186	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.1	799 of 1225	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.2	684 of 1220	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.6	662 of 1210	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.3	758 of 1209	37.3%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	45.9	287 of 578	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.2	353 of 585	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.4	334 of 578	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.5	376 of 569	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.1	373 of 558	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.8	279 of 542	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.0	201 of 559	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.7	183 of 543	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	39.4	328 of 539	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	55.0	229 of 545	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.0	246 of 537	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.8	274 of 521	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	46.8	339 of 527	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	60.2	225 of 508	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.4	218 of 504	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	55.7	231 of 494	53.2%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	49.9	199 of 480	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.7	261 of 494	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.8	228 of 489	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.4	271 of 485	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.9	305 of 482	36.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	41.4	301 of 550	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.3	407 of 567	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.5	334 of 558	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.9	376 of 553	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.9	324 of 544	40.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	48.2	269 of 550	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.8	277 of 569	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.7	320 of 561	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.5	351 of 559	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.4	411 of 553	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2022	24.9	361 of 431	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Elementary school

African American (2026)51st percentile+16 vs school

Male (2026)38th percentile~ school

Female (2026)32nd percentile-3 vs school

Middle school

African American (2026)59th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2026)51st percentile~ school

Female (2026)45th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2022)16th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I83%+35 vs state

Social Studies46%+6 vs state

Science36%~ state avg

Mathematics32%-13 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, September 30, 2019

I love this school they always keep me informed and find great ways to make learning fun. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, October 19, 2017

Our son is in his second year at Wesley. He had an amazing teacher for kindergarten last year, and we were devastated to learn that she left. We've learned there is a high teacher turn-over rate at Wesley, which is very disappointing. We've also been frustrated with behavior issues with other students--basically lack of respect of personal space and inability to instill that value in the students. And we don't believe the teachers have really been trained to implement single-gender education, particularly the boys teachers. Those classrooms often seem overwhelming and I don't see how single-gender is really being used for boys. The girls classes seem perfect though.

The Mandarin Chinese program is amazing! My son loves it and I have been blown away this 2nd year as he chooses to sing in Chinese and write Chinese characters for fun. I also love the IB program, but haven't seen much of it this year. By this time last year we had to have completed 2 IB projects, but we haven't gotten a single one this year.

Overall we think the staff is very caring and they have some great teachers. We like the Chinese program and IB curriculum. We will stick with it for a little longer to see if the school can work through whatever issues they are working through. It has the potential to be an absolutely amazing school if they could figure out classroom management for the boys classes, effective discipline, and better teacher retention... all my opinion though. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 25, 2017

As an educator and parent I have not had a more deplorable school experience. Initially our family was under the impression that this would be a great environment for our student. In theory the concept of IB, Chinese, and single-gender is appealing. Unfortunately, this particular group is not prepared to handle such heavy tasks.
For the sake of brevity here are the main issues we faced: many of the classroom teachers are not well-versed in their crafts or knowledgeable about best practices, data is not used to guide instruction, student behavior is a major issue, and a huge matter we contended with at the end of the year was a severe lack of professionalism from staff.
There are certainly ways to address these issues and I hope for students' sake that the matters are handled. We have removed our student and wish the school the best. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

A wonderful school, with a diverse student population and a caring, prepared, and attentive team of instructors and teachers. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 26, 2016

This is one of the few schools in APS that does not have a primary or secondary attendance zone. Every child in APS has an equal chance of getting in. This creates a diverse student population that most schools can only talk about. Students are required to wear uniform and take pride in their appearance - I believe this carries over into their academics and behavior. The Mandarin program is fantastic! This school is only going up and will soon be one of the best in the city. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

This school keeps getting stronger and stronger. The recent AJC article on value added metrics illustrates some of the many strengths of this school.

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/new-aps-data-reveals-schools-disparity/nSbcZ/ Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Wesley International Academy is an excellent charter school that offers rigorous IB curriculum, daily Manadarin Chinese instruction, single gender classes with smaller class sizes, and uniforms. Our 3rd grade child has excelled in this school and has had excellent teachers. The BOD and parents are truly committed to fulfilling the school's promise. In addition to academics, the school also has many extra curricular and cultural events that add and support the IB program. We are pleased with our decision to enroll our children and look forward to a bright future at Wesley. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2026)	Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2026)						Milestones Assessment Science (2026)		Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2026)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (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 Algebra I End of Course	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	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wesley International Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	211 Memorial Dr SE	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(678) 904-9137	776	57	13.5	96.4%	37 (4.8%)	667 (86.0%)	30 (3.9%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.4%)	32.8	789^th of 1222 public elementary schools	35.4%		26.8	895^th of 1238 public elementary schools	27.7%	106	83.3	30.1	37.3	42.4	20.8	22.6	38.4	34.8	37.3	46.5		$25,997	$1,422	$24,575
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	688 Grant St SE	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 624-6226	394	33	11.8	14.5%	243 (61.7%)	79 (20.1%)	22 (5.6%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (11.4%)	85.8	170^th of 1222 public elementary schools	86.1%		92.2	108^th of 1238 public elementary schools	91.3%	62		79.1	74.2	62.1				53.0				$25,958	$36	$25,922
The John Hope-Charles Walter Hill Elementary Schools	Public	PK, KG-5	112 Boulevard NE	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7450	423	40	10.6	93.6%	54 (12.8%)	324 (76.6%)	22 (5.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (4.5%)	21.3	968^th of 1222 public elementary schools	20.8%		19.9	1000^th of 1238 public elementary schools	19.2%	32		38.2	15.1	25.0				28.8				$29,270	$1,760	$27,509
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	1181^st of 1222 public elementary schools	3.4%		16	1075^th of 1238 public elementary schools	13.2%	106		11.8	21.0	14.3				14.3				$36,030	$2,442	$33,588
Parkside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	685 Mercer St SE	Atlanta	30312	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4100	650	55	11.7	67.8%	265 (40.8%)	289 (44.5%)	31 (4.8%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (8.0%)	56.1	478^th of 1222 public elementary schools	60.9%		73.1	297^th of 1238 public elementary schools	76.0%	181		47.3	61.9	41.5				38.2				$25,255	$1,186	$24,069
Barack and Michelle Obama Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	970 Martin St SE	Atlanta	30315	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-4200	297	25	11.7	100.0%	10 (3.4%)	277 (93.3%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	32.9	785^th of 1222 public elementary schools	35.8%		26.8	894^th of 1238 public elementary schools	27.8%	109		42.3	25.0	31.8				40.9				$33,229	$2,675	$30,554
Kindezi Old 4th Ward	Public, Charter	K-8	1550 Hosea L Williams Dr NE	Atlanta	30317	DeKalb County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 719-4005	321	35	9.3	96.9%	7 (2.2%)	298 (92.8%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	34.2	768^th of 1222 public elementary schools	37.2%		21.5	981^st of 1238 public elementary schools	20.8%	213		48.4	30.0	32.4	21.6	18.9	18.2	38.3	18.1	9.1		$32,734	$5,122	$27,612
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	964^th of 1222 public elementary schools	21.1%		10.7	1169^th of 1238 public elementary schools	5.6%	205		28.5	28.3	25.5				31.9				$26,855	$1,081	$25,774
Centennial Academy (Charter)	Public, Charter	K-8	531 Luckie St NW	Atlanta	30313	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-8550	757	75	10.1	100.0%	9 (1.2%)	681 (90.0%)	29 (3.8%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.8%)	35.3	749^th of 1222 public elementary schools	38.7%		27	890^th of 1238 public elementary schools	28.1%	141	61.9	48.6	43.8	32.8	19.5	30.1	41.2	27.8	14.3	34.9	61.9	$24,409	$1,238	$23,171
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	1177^th of 1222 public elementary schools	3.7%		10.1	1181^st of 1238 public elementary schools	4.6%	4		10.3	28.8	10.8	10.4	12.2	14.0	12.0	16.5	12.6		$35,088	$2,602	$32,487

Frequently Asked Questions about Wesley International Academy Charter

What is the racial makeup of Wesley International Academy Charter?

Students at Wesley International Academy Charter are 86% African American, 5% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

How many students attend Wesley International Academy Charter?

In the 2024-25 school year, 776 students attended Wesley International Academy Charter.

Is Wesley International Academy Charter a good school?

Wesley International Academy Charter ranks 789^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Wesley International Academy Charter in?

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