Brookhaven Innovation Academy

Summary:

Brookhaven Innovation Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 501 students in grades K-8 in Norcross, Georgia. This high-performing school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, ranking in the top 30% of Georgia elementary schools.

Brookhaven Innovation Academy consistently outperforms the state average on the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 69.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 48.2%. In Math, 58.3% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to 45.4% statewide. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past two school years, indicating high performance. Additionally, Brookhaven Innovation Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, compared to the nearby Gwinnett County public schools, which range from 12.1 to 13.7.

When compared to the nearby Gwinnett County public schools, such as Graves Elementary, Beaver Ridge Elementary, and Stripling Elementary, Brookhaven Innovation Academy stands out with its higher test scores and statewide ranking. For example, in 2023-2024, Graves Elementary had only 22% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 69.4% at Brookhaven Innovation Academy. The school's lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (24.95% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Gwinnett County schools (ranging from 52.14% to 88.87%) may also contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 186 Hunter St
       Norcross, GA  30071


(770) 538-1550

District: State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,638 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  501

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.3%
Hispanic:
26.7%
White:
16.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brookhaven Innovation Academy ranks better than 71% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.76. (See more...)
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Compare Details Brookhaven Innovation Academy ranks better than 64.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Brookhaven Innovation Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.3%), Hispanic (26.7%), White (16.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brookhaven Innovation Academy is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Brookhaven Innovation Academy employs 37.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brookhaven Innovation Academy is $9,638.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Brookhaven Innovation Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Brookhaven Innovation Academy 207th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Brookhaven Innovation Academy in the ranking list.)

State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy 41st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brookhaven Innovation Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.32 425th 1234 65.6%
2021 48.53 576th 1214 52.6%
2022 57.22 482nd 1244 61.3%
2023 57.61 479th 1242 61.4%
2024 68.76 362nd 1248 71.0%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Brookhaven Innovation Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.52 189th 559 66.2%
2021 47.01 272nd 542 49.8%
2022 63.98 180th 567 68.3%
2023 52.27 250th 577 56.7%
2024 60.21 207th 588 64.8%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

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: 2.3)
29%

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57%

  

by a parent
Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Open Quote If you like having your kids get bullied with no support from administrators, then this is the school for you. I only experienced the lower school, but it was atrocious. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 18, 2021

Open Quote Great concept but horrible management. Lots of teachers and staff keep leaving which is sad... Lots of false promises... Class sizes are not as small as we were told. Personalized learning is non existent. Projects based learning are a joke. Do your research before you send your kids here because although it sounds great it is definitely not!! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, September 18, 2021

Open Quote Mixed experiences here. It depends on what teacher your child gets (a lot of teachers filter in and out). If your child does not need anything and does fine on their own (can teach themselves, no social or emotional needs) then your child is just what this school is looking for. If you love doing fundraising, and need to pay to promote your business you will also find many opportunities to do that at this school. If you are seeking something different, perhaps look for another school. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Open Quote I would not recommend this school because BIA does not care about its students and, as such, its discipline actions are very bad. When I was in 7th grade in BIA the whole of 6th to 8th grade was punished by getting no recess for us students laughing. What had happened was there were these two kids that were popping plastic bags in the cafeteria during lunch. The teachers told us to stop laughing, assuming that it wasn't funny (it was like a stand-up comedian saying to his/her audience "Stop laughing"). The teachers punished the whole middle school for laughing. They took our recess away, which is darn wrong because that's most of the students' only way of exercise everyday. Furthermore, some kids weren't even at the cafeteria and were still punished (they were part of the Student Council and were in a meeting elsewhere during lunch). Oh, and by the way, us students only get PE once every three weeks! We need our exercise, but the school doesn't even care, as long as it's convenient for their schedule. Please do not send your kids to BIA, for the sake of the students. Thank you. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Open Quote BIA is getting better all the time. We love it, and our daughter loves it, and the other daughter will start next year. The new campus just opened this year and is great! The teachers are awesome, the students are great, and the the new facilities are super. It's getting better all the time and we're excited for all the changes taking place! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Brookhaven Innovation Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 158 103 16 79 0 0 23 0 379
2018 220 114 21 86 0 0 39 0 480
2019 202 143 17 98 0 0 36 0 496
2020 125 209 19 106 0 0 50 0 509
2021 93 232 26 136 0 0 56 0 543
2022 100 234 22 133 0 0 51 0 540
2023 84 212 22 134 0 0 49 0 501

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 Brookhaven Innovation Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 379 24.0 15.7 0.8
2018 480 31.0 15.4 10.2
2019 496 30.0 16.5 17.1
2020 509 34.5 14.7 32.2
2021 543 35.0 15.5 9.2
2022 540 34.5 15.6 n/a
2023 501 37.5 13.3 25

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 Brookhaven Innovation Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 379 24.0 15.7 0.8
2018 480 31.0 15.4 10.2
2019 496 30.0 16.5 17.1
2020 509 34.5 14.7 32.2
2021 543 35.0 15.5 9.2
2022 540 34.5 15.6 n/a
2023 501 37.5 13.3 25

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 Brookhaven Innovation Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $218 (2.5%) $8,623 (97.5%) $8,841
2018 $232 (2.9%) $7,894 (97.1%) $8,126
2019 $1,123 (11.7%) $8,515 (88.3%) $9,638

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brookhaven Innovation Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 425th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 479th of 1242 Elementary schools
 4.1%
Ranks 189th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 250th of 577 Middle schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)46.246.3
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)46.246.3
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)45.341.8
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)45.341.8
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)40.435.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)40.435.6
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)42.143.1
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)42.143.1
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)59.644
 15.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)59.644
 15.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)48.146
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)48.146
 2.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)63.540
 23.5%
   5th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)63.540
 23.5%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)61.342.2
 19.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)61.342.2
 19.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)22.626.7
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)22.626.7
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)52.941.9
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)52.941.9
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)41.230.2
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)41.230.2
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)66.756.3
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)66.756.3
 10.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)44.418.8
 25.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)44.418.8
 25.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)22.225
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)22.225
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Brookhaven Innovation Academy)37.828.1
 9.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy)37.828.1
 9.7%
   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 Students496501
 1%
African American143212
 48.3%
American Indian00
Asian1722
 29.4%
Hispanic98134
 36.7%
Pacific Islander00
White20284
 58.4%
Two or More Races3649
 36.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.1%25%
 7.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 501 students attended Brookhaven Innovation Academy.

Students at Brookhaven Innovation Academy are 42% African American, 27% Hispanic, 17% White, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Brookhaven Innovation Academy ranks 362nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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