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DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter

Public, Charter Grades K-8

1090^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 11% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter is a K-8 charter school in Decatur, GA, serving 537 students within the DeKalb County school district, where 100% of students now qualify for free or reduced lunch—a sharp increase from 72% just two years ago.

Academically, the school faces significant challenges. Math proficiency is critically low across all grades, ranging from just 5% in 3rd grade to 20% in 6th grade—far below district and state averages. For example, only 5% of 3rd graders met math standards compared to 36% district-wide and 48% statewide. Eighth grade performance is especially weak, with just 4% proficient in social studies and 14% in science. The school's overall state ranking has fallen to the 11th percentile, its lowest point in a decade. There is one notable bright spot: 5th grade science has outperformed the district average in three of the past four years, with 36% proficient in the most recent year. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, affecting 27% of students—more than five times the rate at nearby Museum School Avondale Estates (5%) and DeKalb Arts Academy (4%).

The contrast with these two neighboring K-8 charter schools is striking. Museum School Avondale Estates ranks in the 82nd percentile statewide with math proficiency of 50-75%, while DeKalb Arts Academy ranks in the 61st percentile with math proficiency of 28-63%. Both serve similar grade spans and geographic areas, yet achieve dramatically better outcomes. Per-student spending at DeKalb Prep has jumped 67% over two years to $18,036, yet academic results have not improved correspondingly. While the school outperforms the lowest-performing nearby traditional schools like Snapfinger Elementary and Peachcrest Elementary, it trails schools like Allgood Elementary. For families, the data suggests a school at a crossroads, serving a high-needs population with pockets of instructional strength but facing systemic challenges in academics and attendance.

537

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,036

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1402 Austin Dr
Decatur, GA 30032

(404) 492-5061

District: DeKalb County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

94.6%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

2.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 24th percentile in 2016 → 11th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (14% vs 43% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (11th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (27% vs 18% Georgia)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school14%

District avg30%

Georgia avg43%

Elementary school

1,090^th of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 11%▼ down 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 24% (2016) to bottom 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

525^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 9%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

53^rd of 81Elementary Schools in the DeKalb County

136^th of 201DeKalb 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	14.3	1090 of 1219	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	17.6	1037 of 1238	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.1	1054 of 1236	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.5	938 of 1223	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.0	868 of 1220	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	19.1	971 of 1214	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	23.1	960 of 1234	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.5	942 of 1209	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	25.1	910 of 1205	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	23.8	934 of 1233	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	23.0	972 of 1240	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	23.2	677 of 828	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	27.1	678 of 892	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.7	647 of 879	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.9	505 of 870	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.8	437 of 876	50.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	11.7	1108 of 1186	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	17.5	1044 of 1224	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.1	1043 of 1223	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.7	836 of 1212	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.2	741 of 1206	38.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	17.0	1015 of 1183	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	20.3	1001 of 1225	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	17.2	1046 of 1220	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.8	1011 of 1210	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.1	976 of 1209	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	12.9	525 of 578	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	13.7	531 of 585	9.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	28.8	415 of 578	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	25.0	439 of 569	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.4	455 of 558	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.5	426 of 559	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.9	408 of 543	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	25.7	415 of 539	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	13.2	484 of 545	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	20.7	431 of 537	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	20.1	409 of 480	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.0	408 of 494	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.4	251 of 489	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.2	277 of 485	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.9	320 of 482	33.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	10.7	516 of 550	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	16.9	487 of 567	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.1	360 of 558	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.1	382 of 553	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.2	382 of 544	29.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	14.5	479 of 550	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	12.1	528 of 569	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	24.1	433 of 561	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.0	448 of 559	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	11.5	515 of 553	6.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Elementary school

African American (2026)18th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2026)14th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)7th percentile-4 vs school

Middle school

African American (2026)15th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)13th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)6th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science25%-13 vs state

Mathematics12%-33 vs state

Social Studies4%-36 vs state

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by a student
Tuesday, March 2, 2021

I go to dekalb prep academy charter and I'm in the 7th grade. I've been going to this school for 6 years and overall it's average. So I won't go deep into that😅😶!!!....bye.... Close Quote

by a teacher
Tuesday, January 15, 2019

As an educator who has taught at this school, I would hope that every parent will take a hard look at these numbers. These are the very telling statistics! I has to leave the school because of some unethical grading policies as well as testing issues that were taking place and refused to be caught in a scandal. I am even thinking about sending the news to the school to possibly investigate some of the concerning truths about teachers and faculty members. My heart beaks for the students and the family who have entrusted the safety and education with there children. 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
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1402 Austin Dr	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	Yes	No	No	Yes	(404) 492-5061	537	37	14.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	508 (94.6%)	14 (2.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.0%)	14.3	1090^th of 1219 public elementary schools	10.6%		17.6	1037^th of 1238 public elementary schools	16.2%	53		5.1	13.8	8.5	20.4	8.9	13.8	36.2	14.0	4.0	$18,036	$740	$17,297
Rowland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1317 S Indian Creek Dr	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-6202	390	33	11.8	100.0%	3 (0.8%)	275 (70.5%)	63 (16.2%)	39 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	8 (2.1%)	24.1	933^rd of 1219 public elementary schools	23.5%		24.1	938^th of 1238 public elementary schools	24.2%	5		30.1	33.3	34.1				24.4			$20,179	$1,942	$18,237
Peachcrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1530 Joy Ln	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-1402	729	51	14.2	100.0%	17 (2.3%)	536 (73.5%)	112 (15.4%)	26 (3.6%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.3%)	4.5	1209^th of 1219 public elementary schools	0.8%		6.9	1214^th of 1238 public elementary schools	1.9%	5		11.7	13.4	6.2				11.3			$19,532	$1,939	$17,593
Snapfinger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1365 Snapfinger Rd	Decatur	30032	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-1802	356	36	9.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	312 (87.6%)	21 (5.9%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	4.3	1210^th of 1219 public elementary schools	0.7%		6.9	1212^th of 1238 public elementary schools	2.1%	2		7.8	11.8	11.3				9.7			$24,524	$2,331	$22,192
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	1107^th of 1219 public elementary schools	9.2%		15.1	1088^th of 1238 public elementary schools	12.1%	19		20.8	19.5	21.5				25.3			$21,079	$1,860	$19,219
Woodridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4120 Cedar Ridge Trl	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-0202	444	30	14.8	100.0%	1 (0.2%)	364 (82.0%)	52 (11.7%)	12 (2.7%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	23.5	939^th of 1219 public elementary schools	23.0%		19.2	1010^th of 1238 public elementary schools	18.4%	71		44.5	34.7	15.3				17.3			$19,156	$2,093	$17,063
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 1219 public elementary schools	82.1%		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
Canby Lane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4150 Green Hawk Trl	Decatur	30035	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-0602	446	30	14.8	100.0%	4 (0.9%)	374 (83.9%)	42 (9.4%)	15 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	17.7	1034^th of 1219 public elementary schools	15.2%		30.7	825^th of 1238 public elementary schools	33.4%	209		22.5	22.2	31.6				25.0			$20,137	$1,983	$18,154
Allgood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	659 Allgood Rd	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-5102	614	52	11.8	100.0%	17 (2.8%)	365 (59.4%)	59 (9.6%)	157 (25.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	34	767^th of 1219 public elementary schools	37.1%		34.5	761^st of 1238 public elementary schools	38.5%	6		22.4	34.1	41.8				41.8			$19,214	$1,922	$17,292
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	1009^th of 1219 public elementary schools	17.2%		26.1	908^th of 1238 public elementary schools	26.7%	101		27.0	33.3	22.7				23.8			$19,862	$1,855	$18,007

Frequently Asked Questions about DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter

How many students attend DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter?

In the 2024-25 school year, 537 students attended DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter.

What is the racial makeup of DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter?

Students at DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter are 95% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter in?

DeKalb County

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DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Georgia elementary schools.

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