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Robert Shaw Theme School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

78^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

Robert Shaw Theme School is a small elementary school (PK-5) in Scottdale, GA, serving 307 students within the DeKalb County school district. Despite serving a student body where 100% of families qualify for free or reduced lunch, this school has earned a 5-star rating and ranks in the 94th percentile statewide—placing it among the top 6% of all elementary schools in Georgia.

The most striking difference at Robert Shaw is the sheer size of its academic success. In math, proficiency rates range from 70.8% to 84.2% across grades 3-5, which is roughly double to triple the district average and well above state averages. Fifth-grade science proficiency hits 81.6%, compared to just 30.4% for the district. The school also ranks in the 100th percentile statewide for African American student performance (4th out of 828 schools), and both male and female students rank in the 90th percentile or higher. Perhaps most tellingly, Robert Shaw's results rival those of Talley Street Upper Elementary School in the more affluent City Schools of Decatur district—where only 21% of students qualify for free lunch—demonstrating that this school achieves outcomes comparable to schools serving far more advantaged populations.

Attendance is another area where Robert Shaw stands out dramatically. Chronic absenteeism sits at just 2.8%, compared to 26.7% for the district and 17.7% statewide—a rate roughly one-tenth of neighboring schools. The school has also shown steady improvement over the past decade, climbing from the 64th percentile in 2015-2016 to its current 94th percentile ranking, with 5-star status for three consecutive years. When compared to nearby schools like Dunaire Elementary School (9th percentile) or Jolly Elementary School (4th percentile), Robert Shaw outperforms them by 50-60 percentage points in math proficiency. With a favorable 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $22,295, this school demonstrates that high poverty need not limit educational outcomes—it's a model for what's possible when a school community is fully engaged.

307

Students ?

12.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,295

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

385 Glendale Rd
Scottdale, GA 30079

(678) 676-6002

District: DeKalb County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.5%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Asian:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 64th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (78% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Georgia elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 30 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg34%

Georgia avg47%

78^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 30 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to top 6% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 81Elementary Schools in the DeKalb County

137^th of 202DeKalb County 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	94.8	78 of 1222	93.6%	★★★★★
2025	97.0	38 of 1238	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	92.0	111 of 1236	91.0%	★★★★★
2023	73.9	290 of 1223	76.3%	★★★★☆
2022	73.4	302 of 1220	75.2%	★★★★☆
2021	54.7	503 of 1214	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.6	236 of 1234	80.9%	★★★★☆
2018	78.8	234 of 1209	80.6%	★★★★☆
2017	64.1	386 of 1205	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.8	449 of 1233	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.3	392 of 1240	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	74.4	305 of 1231	75.2%	★★★★☆
2013	73.7	324 of 1225	73.6%	★★★★☆
2012	74.8	289 of 1201	75.9%	★★★★☆
2011	71.1	376 of 1212	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	81.7	161 of 1183	86.4%	★★★★☆
2009	74.9	250 of 1133	77.9%	★★★★☆
2008	75.8	232 of 1134	79.5%	★★★★☆
2007	73.7	286 of 1125	74.6%	★★★★☆
2006	78.5	189 of 1101	82.8%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	99.5	4 of 829	99.5%	★★★★★
2025	99.8	4 of 892	99.6%	★★★★★
2024	99.0	12 of 879	98.6%	★★★★★
2023	90.8	62 of 870	92.9%	★★★★★
2022	91.7	62 of 876	92.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	96.0	47 of 1189	96.0%	★★★★★
2025	95.0	61 of 1224	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	91.9	100 of 1223	91.8%	★★★★★
2023	66.3	368 of 1212	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.1	327 of 1206	72.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	90.5	117 of 1186	90.1%	★★★★★
2025	96.0	47 of 1225	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	90.2	115 of 1220	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	79.7	223 of 1210	81.6%	★★★★☆
2022	75.1	277 of 1209	77.1%	★★★★☆

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)100th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2026)96th percentile~ school

Male (2026)90th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science82%+37 vs state

Mathematics78%+30 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, October 1, 2018

My kids love this school and tbey always have best scores all the time,!!! Close Quote

by a principal
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

This school is one of the elite elementary schools in DeKalb County! Beating the Odds every year for the past 6 years, our school has a unique skill set that our students embody which helps them excel academically, socially, and emotionally. We truly care about all of the students and parents we come in contact with here. Not one student who comes to us struggling will leave us struggling as our Teachers pride themselves in reaching each student at the level in which he/she may understand while moving them from beginning, to developing and later proficient in academic subject areas. Our active and involved parents are some of the best in the world as they fully support the vision and mission of the school just as the Faculty and Staff do. Close Quote

by a teacher
Friday, August 3, 2018

I have been a teacher for 20 years and Robert Shaw Theme School has been the most positive teaching environment I have ever worked in. From the wonderful administrators and staff to the supportive parents and community to the inquisitive students, we have it all at Robert Shaw! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 29, 2018

Excellent school! Great students, teachers, and outstanding leadership. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 12, 2017

This school is not that much good. Because the teachers do not teach the students. My dautghter is now 4th grader, she do not know how to add numbers, divide numbers, multiply numbers. I have to teach her my self at home or I have to find some kind of action very soon. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Robert Shaw use to be a GREAT school. However, within the past 4 - 5 years there has been a principal who is one of the most control obsessed individuals I have ever met. Current leadership mentality is that of a dictatorship...I..I..I...me...me..me. What happened to us...we? Under current leadership, teacher morale is very low despite how much parents attempt to show teachers how much they are appreciated. I'm so thankful I have no more affiliation with that school. 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Robert Shaw Theme School	Public	PK, KG-5	385 Glendale Rd	Scottdale	30079	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-6002	307	25	12.2	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	284 (92.5%)	10 (3.3%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	94.8	78^th of 1222 public elementary schools	93.6%		97	38^th of 1238 public elementary schools	96.9%	40		84.2	70.8	76.3				81.6			$22,295	$2,031	$20,264
DeKalb Arts Academy	Public	K-8	3131 Old Rockbridge Rd	Avondale Estates	30002	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-1302	768	52	14.7	76.0%	46 (6.0%)	631 (82.2%)	33 (4.3%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (6.3%)	55.9	482^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	60.6%		70.2	325^th of 1238 public elementary schools	73.7%	157		52.1	38.7	63.3	28.7	44.2	50.0	71.5	46.6	22.2	$17,413	$1,669	$15,745
Museum School Avondale Estates	Public, Charter	K-8	3191 Covington Hwy	Avondale Estates	30002	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 292-9760	588	45	13.0	36.2%	290 (49.3%)	197 (33.5%)	43 (7.3%)	20 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.3%)	80.5	218^th of 1222 public elementary schools	82.2%		78	255^th of 1238 public elementary schools	79.4%	37	87.9	74.5	57.9	56.0	50.7	58.3	60.3	65.1	45.6	36.8	$18,904	$87	$18,817
Avondale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8 Lakeshore Dr	Avondale Estates	30002	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-5202	521	42	12.4	91.6%	95 (18.2%)	314 (60.3%)	41 (7.9%)	45 (8.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.4%)	18.9	1011^th of 1222 public elementary schools	17.3%		26.1	908^th of 1238 public elementary schools	26.7%	103		27.0	33.3	22.7				23.8			$19,862	$1,855	$18,007
Indian Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	724 N Indian Creek Dr	Clarkston	30021	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-5702	967	75	12.8	100.0%	108 (11.2%)	348 (36.0%)	59 (6.1%)	438 (45.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	9 (0.9%)	18.5	1021^st of 1222 public elementary schools	16.4%		11.9	1147^th of 1238 public elementary schools	7.4%	126		28.5	33.6	20.3				23.3			$19,077	$2,156	$16,921
McLendon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3169 Hollywood Dr	Decatur	30033	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-5902	342	31	11.0	100.0%	18 (5.3%)	199 (58.2%)	66 (19.3%)	34 (9.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.7%)	16.6	1052^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	13.9%		18	1031^st of 1238 public elementary schools	16.7%	21		31.7	22.0	20.5				25.6			$24,746	$2,155	$22,591
Dunaire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	651 S Indian Creek Dr	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-5502	432	32	13.5	100.0%	22 (5.1%)	268 (62.0%)	32 (7.4%)	102 (23.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	13.2	1110^th of 1222 public elementary schools	9.2%		15.1	1088^th of 1238 public elementary schools	12.1%	22		20.8	19.5	21.5				25.3			$21,079	$1,860	$19,219
Talley Street Upper Elementary School	Public	3-5	2617 Talley St	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 377-1446	623	51	12.1	21.2%	338 (54.3%)	144 (23.1%)	40 (6.4%)	40 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.6%)	92.2	107^th of 1222 public elementary schools	91.2%		94.7	73^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	94.1%	34		74.5	68.7	77.9				71.4			$19,026	$594	$18,432
Glennwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	440 E Ponce de Leon Ave	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4435	184	19	9.8	21.7%	79 (42.9%)	44 (23.9%)	21 (11.4%)	17 (9.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (12.0%)								(n/a)											$29,488	$500	$28,987
Jolly Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1070 Otello Ave	Clarkston	30021	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-5802	790	53	14.9	100.0%	99 (12.5%)	324 (41.0%)	47 (5.9%)	311 (39.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.0%)	8.5	1174^th of 1222 public elementary schools	3.9%		11.4	1158^th of 1238 public elementary schools	6.5%	16		23.1	16.3	11.5				16.1			$18,234	$2,036	$16,198

Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Shaw Theme School

What is the racial makeup of Robert Shaw Theme School?

Students at Robert Shaw Theme School are 93% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Robert Shaw Theme School in?

DeKalb County

How many students attend Robert Shaw Theme School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 307 students attended Robert Shaw Theme School.

Is Robert Shaw Theme School a good school?

Yes. Robert Shaw Theme School ranks in the top 6.4% of Georgia elementary schools.

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