Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers

Summary:

Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers is a public middle school in Decatur, Georgia, serving grades 4-8 with just 196 students. Despite being a relatively small school within the DeKalb County school district, which is ranked 138 out of 203 districts in the state, Wadsworth Magnet School is a standout performer, ranking 1st out of 588 middle schools in Georgia and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

Wadsworth Magnet School's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 100% proficiency rates in Algebra I, English Language Arts (ELA) for grades 4-8, and Science for 5th grade in the 2023-2024 school year. These results far surpass the performance of the overall DeKalb County district and the state of Georgia. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet it maintains a relatively high per-student spending ranging from $14,312 to $24,223 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.7 to 17.1 over the past three school years.

When comparing Wadsworth Magnet School to nearby middle schools in the DeKalb County district, the performance gap is significant. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Wadsworth Magnet School had 100% proficiency in Algebra I, while the closest nearby school, Freedom Middle School, had only 81.3% proficiency. Wadsworth Magnet School has also maintained its exceptional academic performance over time, with consistently high proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, and Science across multiple school years, demonstrating its ability to provide a high-quality education to students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 4-8

 3039 Santa Monica Dr
       Decatur, GA  30032


(678) 874-2402

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  196

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.2%
White:
4.1%
Asian:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Compare Details Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers ranks better than 99.8% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.58. (See more...)
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Compare Details Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers ranks better than 99.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.91. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers 1st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers in the ranking list.)

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 93.19 2nd 1183 99.8%
2011 91.68 2nd 1212 99.8%
2012 90.78 1st 1201 99.9%
2013 89.80 2nd 1225 99.8%
2014 89.35 1st 1231 99.9%
2015 99.73 3rd 1240 99.8%
2016 99.42 7th 1233 99.4%
2017 99.82 3rd 1205 99.8%
2018 99.57 4th 1209 99.7%
2019 99.63 3rd 1234 99.8%
2021 98.39 15th 1214 98.8%
2022 99.76 2nd 1244 99.8%
2023 99.51 4th 1242 99.7%
2024 99.58 3rd 1248 99.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.91 1st 588 99.8%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, August 23, 2019

Open Quote Wadsworth is a terrible school! My son appeared with multiple scar marks, one directly visible to his jaw to his chin. No one was contacted, no one was called, no one was notified. This shows you what kind of school Wadsworth is. It's a school built for test scores, not for human life. Concerned parents, please do not send your gifted and talented sons and daughters to this school. I promise you they will be injured Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Open Quote Absolutely amazing! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, August 20, 2017

Open Quote School is tuff and extremely challenging, but amazing. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Open Quote Wadsworth Magnet School is an excellent school. The staff really cares about the students. They really push the students to the limit and require them work hard. My daughter has been in private, Christian schools from kindergarden to the 5th grade. This is her first year at a public school. It is a big adjustment for her but she is adjusting well with the help of the great staff at Wadsworth. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, June 10, 2013

Open Quote Wadsworth is by far dekalbs best kept secret. If I had my way they would have let it go to 8th grade and my daughter would still be there. The learning enviroment is truly awesome and we truly miss our daughter being there and she misses it to. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 7, 2012

Open Quote Wadsworth is an excellent school! My son transferred there from a private school, and I could not have asked for a better transition. The administration has high standards for the students both academically and behaviorally, and the students are eager to rise to the expected levels of performance. The work is challenging, which is to be expected from a magnet program, and the teachers are always happy to assist the students as needed. The students are friendly, and are always helpful to each other when needed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 3 179 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2010 1 149 7 5 0 0 3 0 165
2011 0 148 2 2 0 0 1 0 153
2012 1 202 2 5 0 1 4 0 215
2013 3 217 3 2 0 2 10 0 237
2014 5 176 2 1 0 2 1 0 187
2015 3 228 6 6 0 1 0 0 244
2016 6 209 10 6 0 1 3 0 235
2017 3 172 8 5 0 1 2 0 191
2018 1 136 6 2 0 1 1 0 147
2019 4 101 3 2 0 1 2 0 113
2020 7 123 4 7 0 2 3 0 146
2021 9 188 9 8 0 4 5 0 223
2022 3 112 5 4 0 3 2 0 129
2023 8 165 8 7 0 4 4 0 196

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 Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 186 17.5 10.6 34.4
2010 165 15.5 10.6 35.2
2011 153 14.0 10.9 36.6
2012 215 16.2 13.2 38.6
2013 237 15.0 15.8 40.9
2014 187 13.5 13.8 45.5
2015 244 19.0 12.8 51.2
2016 235 20.0 11.7 53.2
2017 191 17.5 10.9 49.7
2018 147 14.5 10.1 57.8
2019 113 12.5 9.0 49.6
2020 146 12.5 11.6 53.4
2021 223 13.0 17.1 59.2
2022 129 12.0 10.7 n/a
2023 196 11.7 16.7 51.5

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 Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 186 17.5 10.6 34.4
2010 165 15.5 10.6 35.2
2011 153 14.0 10.9 36.6
2012 215 16.2 13.2 38.6
2013 237 15.0 15.8 40.9
2014 187 13.5 13.8 45.5
2015 244 19.0 12.8 51.2
2016 235 20.0 11.7 53.2
2017 191 17.5 10.9 49.7
2018 147 14.5 10.1 57.8
2019 113 12.5 9.0 49.6
2020 146 12.5 11.6 53.4
2021 223 13.0 17.1 59.2
2022 129 12.0 10.7 n/a
2023 196 11.7 16.7 51.5

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 Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $512 (3.6%) $13,800 (96.4%) $14,312
2018 $462 (2.9%) $15,672 (97.1%) $16,134
2019 $803 (3.3%) $23,419 (96.7%) $24,223

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3rd of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 4th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers)96.678
 18.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.430.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers)10092.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)35.533.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers)10081.8
 18.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)37.433.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers)10093.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)30.525.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers)10084.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)33.927.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers)98.291.4
 6.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.331.1
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers)98.295.7
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)25.419.7
 5.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students113196
 73.5%
African American101165
 63.4%
American Indian00
Asian38
 166.7%
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White48
 100%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.6%51.5%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers

Yes! Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 1st of 588 Georgia middle schools.

Students at Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers are 84% African American, 4% White, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 196 students attended Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers.


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