Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School

Public, Charter 6-8

 2750 Forest Pkwy
       Ellenwood, GA  30294


(470) 446-1070

District: State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter

SchoolDigger Rank:
484th of 582 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,445 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.7%
Hispanic:
6.7%
Asian:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.5% Help


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Compare Details Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School ranks worse than 83.2% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (86.7%), Hispanic (6.7%), Asian (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School is 15.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School is $8,445.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School 484th of 582 Georgia public middle schools. (See Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School in the ranking list.)

State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter 188th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.85 466th 539 13.5%
2018 31.34 384th 543 29.3%
2019 29.42 405th 559 27.5%
2021 24.22 418th 542 22.9%
2022 30.53 392nd 567 30.9%
2023 18.53 480th 577 16.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
71%

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Reviews:
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



Enrollment information for Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 0 175 3 1 0 0 0 0 179
2016 1 219 4 4 0 0 3 0 231
2017 1 253 2 11 0 0 2 0 269
2018 1 236 1 12 0 0 1 0 251
2019 2 242 0 14 0 0 0 0 258
2020 3 246 0 15 2 0 2 0 268
2021 1 363 1 28 1 1 6 0 401
2022 1 326 5 29 1 2 3 0 367
2023 2 338 10 26 2 2 10 0 390

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 179 16.0 11.1 76
2016 231 18.0 12.8 84.8
2017 269 17.0 15.8 100
2018 251 15.0 16.7 99.6
2019 258 28.0 9.2 100
2020 268 23.0 11.6 100
2021 401 18.0 22.2 60.8
2022 367 24.0 15.2 n/a
2023 390 25.0 15.6 68.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 179 16.0 11.1 76
2016 231 18.0 12.8 84.8
2017 269 17.0 15.8 100
2018 251 15.0 16.7 99.6
2019 258 28.0 9.2 100
2020 268 23.0 11.6 100
2021 401 18.0 22.2 60.8
2022 367 24.0 15.2 n/a
2023 390 25.0 15.6 68.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $973 (10.7%) $8,100 (89.3%) $9,073
2018 $571 (5.8%) $9,235 (94.2%) $9,806
2019 $746 (8.8%) $7,700 (91.2%) $8,445

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 405th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 480th of 577 Middle schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School)34.433.3
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter)34.433.3
 1.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School)19.413.2
 6.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter)19.413.2
 6.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School)40.824.6
 16.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter)40.824.6
 16.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School)316.1
 24.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter)316.1
 24.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School)41.225.6
 15.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter)41.225.6
 15.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School)5.29.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter)5.29.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School)14.73.2
 11.5%
   8th Grade Science (State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter)14.73.2
 11.5%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School)17.96.5
 11.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (State Charter Schools- Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter)17.96.5
 11.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students258390
 51.2%
African American242338
 39.7%
American Indian02
Asian010
Hispanic1426
 85.7%
Pacific Islander02
White22
Two or More Races010
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%68.5%
 31.5%


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Students at Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School are 87% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School.

Utopian Academy for the Arts Charter School ranks in the bottom 16.8% of Georgia middle schools.


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