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Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School

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Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School is a middle school located in Ellenwood, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 390 students. The school is part of the State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Char district, which is ranked 190 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, with proficiency rates significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 30.8%, 26.8%, and 26.7% in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade English Language Arts, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.6%, 39.8%, and 44.7%. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 4.8% to 13.3% across the grade levels, compared to the state averages of 34.7% to 43.7%. The school's performance on other subjects, such as science and social studies, also lags behind the state averages. Compared to the nearby schools, such as Stockbridge Middle School and Sequoyah Middle School, Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School generally performs worse across all subject areas and grade levels.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School, ranging from 60.85% to 68.46% over the past 3 years, suggests that the school community faces significant socioeconomic challenges. This may contribute to the academic struggles observed, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to educational attainment. Additionally, the relatively lower per-student spending and higher student-teacher ratios at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School compared to some nearby schools, such as Cedar Grove Middle School and Adamson Middle School, may indicate that the school is not adequately resourced to meet the needs of its student population.

372
Students ?
14.3
Student/teacher ratio ?
60.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 2750 Forest Pkwy
       Ellenwood, GA  30294

(470) 446-1070

District: State Specialty Schools I- Utopian Academy for the Arts Char

Racial breakdown:

African American:
85.2%
Hispanic:
9.9%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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At a glance
▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 14th percentile in 2017 → 16th in 2024
Worth a look
!Test scores below the Georgia average (17% vs 39% meeting standards)
!Mathematics scores 29 pts below the Georgia average
Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?
This school17%
District avg17%
Georgia avg39%
Not ranked this year
Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.
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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankGeorgia percentileRating
202417.7494 of 58816.0%★☆☆☆☆
202318.5480 of 57716.8%★☆☆☆☆
202230.5392 of 56730.9%★★☆☆☆
202124.2418 of 54222.9%★☆☆☆☆
201929.4405 of 55927.5%★☆☆☆☆
201831.3384 of 54329.3%★☆☆☆☆
201716.9466 of 53913.5%★☆☆☆☆
By subject vs Georgia (2023-2024) ?
Algebra I40%-4 vs state
English Language Arts28%-14 vs state
Social Studies13%-24 vs state
Mathematics10%-29 vs state
Science7%-19 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, December 4, 2020

Open Quote Amazing. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Open Quote I am grateful that the school is not fighting anymore and can produce what we knew it is capable for OUR children. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Open Quote This school has value and purpose. Incredible mission. We need more schools like Utopian Academy in our community.

Thank you all for what you do!! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 1, 2019

Open Quote I have been a Utopian parent since the beginning. I have 2 daughters who were Utopian scholars and currently have a son who is a rising 8th grader and a daughter who is rising 6th grader. From the very start Utopian has been a blessing to my children. They have showcased talents I never knew that had within them and have shown tremendous academic advancements. The school's enviornmnet is like a family. They know each and everyone of their scholars by name and the staff cares for them as their own. The push and motivate their scholars to strive for excellence in all they do. The teachers and staff are readily available for questions or concerns. I love their open door policy. The principal
Dr. Boykins is doing an excellent job as well as the executive founder Dr. Miller. I can literally go for an eternity dictating the satisfaction I have with Utopian Academy For the Arts. Keep up the amazing work! I'm an Eagle parent until the wheels fall off! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Open Quote I am a former board member at this school. Academics was NOT THE PRIORITY. The kids were being taught by teachers with zero classroom experience at the time I was on the board. The state charter school commission found them for wrong doing fiats voting practices. Sad thing is why does this his go on in black schools so comfortably ! Our kids don't get a do over Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, August 5, 2018

Open Quote Utopian is a very good school. The founder, staff and teachers are amazing. My daughter was a B student in math and now she is a A+ student and also a A-B Honor Roll student, she's also on the dance team that won National Dance Competition in their category. Utopian main goal is for all student to succeed and they have passed my expectation as a school Close Quote







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Students at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School are 85% African American, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 372 students attended Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School.


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