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GLOBE Academy Charter School I

Q: Is GLOBE Academy Charter School I a good school?

GLOBE Academy Charter School I ranks 454 th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

454^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,222 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

GLOBE Academy Charter School I is a K-8 charter school in Atlanta, GA, serving 1,093 students within the DeKalb County school district, where it consistently outperforms district and state averages despite a recent dip in its overall star rating.

The school's standout strength is its middle school program. In 8th grade, 55.3% of students are proficient in math (compared to 31.3% district-wide), and an impressive 62.1% are proficient in both science and social studies—more than double the district average in science and nearly triple in social studies. GLOBE also excels at accelerating students into advanced coursework: 89.2% of students scored proficient or better on the Algebra I End of Course exam, far exceeding the state average of 48.1%. The school maintains strong performance across all grade levels, with every grade exceeding district and state averages in math. Another notable differentiator is its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.8%, compared to 26.7% for the district—a sign of strong student engagement that likely supports academic success.

While GLOBE remains a solid choice, its statewide ranking has declined from the 91st percentile in 2018-2019 to the 63rd percentile currently. Elementary math scores have softened slightly, and 5th grade science (32.8% proficient) falls below the state average. The school's 6th grade math proficiency (39.5%) is its weakest grade-level performance, though it still beats the district by 14 points. Compared to nearby schools, GLOBE sits in the middle of a diverse landscape—it trails high performers like Oak Grove Elementary School (92nd percentile) but far outpaces struggling schools like Dresden Elementary School (2nd percentile). With a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 and efficient spending of about $15,000 per student (lower than many peers), GLOBE offers a stable, effective education—especially for families seeking strong middle school preparation.

1,093

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,034

Per pupil spending ?

29.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2225 Heritage Dr NE
Atlanta, GA 30345

(404) 867-6183

District: DeKalb County

Racial breakdown:

White:

34.5%

African American:

31.0%

Hispanic:

20.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Georgia average (53% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in DeKalb County

✓Above the Georgia median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 21 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg31%

Georgia avg44%

Elementary school

454^th of 1,222

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 21 pts since 2016

From top 16% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

105^th of 578

Georgia public middle schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 5 pts since 2019

From top 13% (2019) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

17^th 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	58.0	454 of 1222	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.9	310 of 1238	75.0%	★★★★☆
2024	78.8	246 of 1236	80.1%	★★★★☆
2023	81.8	208 of 1223	83.0%	★★★★☆
2022	85.8	176 of 1220	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	76.5	268 of 1214	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	90.9	110 of 1234	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	86.1	147 of 1209	87.8%	★★★★☆
2017	88.6	119 of 1205	90.1%	★★★★★
2016	81.0	197 of 1233	84.0%	★★★★☆
2015	92.2	92 of 1240	92.6%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	55.3	317 of 829	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.4	232 of 892	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	72.5	176 of 879	80.0%	★★★★☆
2023	82.5	105 of 870	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	79.0	135 of 876	84.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	57.0	450 of 1189	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.5	300 of 1224	75.5%	★★★★☆
2024	78.1	251 of 1223	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	80.7	214 of 1212	82.3%	★★★★☆
2022	80.9	216 of 1206	82.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	42.1	273 of 504	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	62.4	168 of 583	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	71.8	106 of 565	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	61.9	164 of 535	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.4	127 of 516	75.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	58.7	446 of 1186	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.9	316 of 1225	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.1	252 of 1220	79.3%	★★★★☆
2023	81.1	205 of 1210	83.1%	★★★★☆
2022	88.0	135 of 1209	88.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	61.0	270 of 703	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.3	198 of 769	74.3%	★★★★☆
2024	77.4	161 of 772	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	75.9	180 of 775	76.8%	★★★★☆
2022	81.9	129 of 779	83.4%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	78.5	105 of 578	81.8%	★★★★☆
2025	86.6	68 of 585	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	93.8	40 of 578	93.1%	★★★★★
2023	89.1	56 of 569	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	93.7	40 of 558	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	76.6	101 of 542	81.4%	★★★★☆
2019	85.0	72 of 559	87.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	66.2	123 of 480	74.4%	★★★★☆
2025	84.5	53 of 494	89.3%	★★★★☆
2024	93.4	16 of 489	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	78.0	73 of 485	84.9%	★★★★☆
2022	88.4	41 of 482	91.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	77.0	104 of 550	81.1%	★★★★☆
2025	86.3	57 of 567	89.9%	★★★★★
2024	89.5	42 of 558	92.5%	★★★★★
2023	85.1	66 of 553	88.1%	★★★★☆
2022	91.9	34 of 544	93.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	62.4	112 of 374	70.1%	★★★★☆
2025	71.5	87 of 400	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	80.4	49 of 380	87.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	78.3	103 of 550	81.3%	★★★★☆
2025	84.3	71 of 569	87.5%	★★★★☆
2024	95.7	14 of 561	97.5%	★★★★★
2023	91.6	39 of 559	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	93.8	24 of 553	95.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	82.5	55 of 404	86.4%	★★★★☆
2025	83.0	57 of 415	86.3%	★★★★☆
2024	92.8	12 of 417	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	87.7	38 of 429	91.1%	★★★★★
2022	92.0	21 of 425	95.1%	★★★★★

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)

Elementary school

Male (2026)62nd percentile~ school

Female (2026)62nd percentile~ school

African American (2026)62nd percentile~ school

White (2026)62nd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)46th percentile-17 vs school

Middle school

White (2026)86th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)81st percentile~ school

Female (2026)81st percentile~ school

African American (2026)74th percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)70th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I89%+41 vs state

Social Studies62%+22 vs state

Mathematics52%+7 vs state

Science46%+8 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

I'm glad to see others ranked globe with more stars and better reviews. I'm afraid our experience at globe was not as fruitful. We ended up moving and enrolling in a new school, and we quickly found out that our child was way behind in math and English. we knew that would have been a possibility because of this immersion model. We were only at globe for a year, but, we quickly determined that this model was not for us. We had a difficult time with one of our teachers. There were a number of time she rubbed me the wrong way. For example, when I showed up to be a Mystery reader at my assigned time, she greeted me with "I didn't expect you today" also, she actually laughed at my child when he cried as I left the school. Who does that? I did report her to the Admin, but I never got an apology or an acknowledgement. That sort of seal the deal that we were moving to a new school. Lastly, I felt that she was very curt during our last parent teacher conference, and was very negative. In fact, I've never heard anything positive come from this particular teacher, which I think reflects poorly on the school. I was pretty offended by this, so I spoke with other parents about this, and they all had a similar experience with this particular teacher. Unfortunately, our experience was more negative than positive, and I can only give Globe 2 stars. I understand experiencing both good and bad teachers is called life, and we have to deal with for the next twelve years, but its unfortunate to start off Kindergarten in a new school like this. We are much happier in our new school, and my child is doing extremely well. Maybe our experience is isolated, but I hope this review helps others. I agree with the other parent review This Model is not for everyone. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Love Globe! My son was in the French Track for Kindergarten and we are going back this year! I highly recommend The Globe Academy because of the great community and support between the Faculty, Parents, and Students. I love the diversity of the schooll as well! There are many of us who drive in to go there. Carpooling is made available through a website who matches you with others nearby, which makes it doable. My son's pronunciation of French is impressive for just one year of French. There are so many activities from the International Festival to Spirit nights, Performances, class visits (where the kids show you their work on a project in small groups) and Fundraising events. The end of the year performance was top knotch! Way to go Globe! Keep on being Great!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 10, 2016

GLOBE is very much a community school, (big emphasis on Community) the parents and teachers are true partners. Essentially, you have three tracks (Three schools within a school) Mandarin, French & Spanish. this makes the school feel very small and tight knit. It seems that the Mandarin students are the superstars of GLOBE (Mandarin Parents seem to be very impressed) and Spanish and French are Good to Very Good. We are in French- and I would say its Very Good. The curriculum seems to be evolving, as GLOBE is a new school and I think they're trying to figure out what works, and what doesn't. It can be a little frustrating, but we know this school is new, and these things are expected. My son is speaking french, and he's doing some really cool things at school. The connections are fantastic. Specially, Art and Music. I had higher hopes for Science, but, I understand they are trying to expand that department. Communications, Teacher's BLOGS, and newsletters could be little better, ok, A LOT better unless it has to do with fundraising. The fundraising efforts are nothing short of relentless. I understand this is common with Charter schools, but, for those who might be a little strapped for cash (like myself) this is your warning. Even if you've donated $500 (like myself), it's still not enough. That is probably my biggest issue with the school. It's an interesting curriculum, and you'll either love it or not. This school is not for everyone and not for all learning styles. There are kids who struggle, and there are kids who do amazing things. The social element is absolutely fantastic, the parents are dedicated and involved. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 27, 2016

We have a child currently enrolled at The GLOBE Academy. This is her second year there and we are extremely pleased with our experience. We continue to be impressed by the teachers, administration, curriculum, and the overall level of engagement/involvement of families. Our daughter is thriving academically and socially and we feel so fortunate to be a part of this wonderful, vibrant, growing community. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, February 7, 2016

We have 2 children at The GLOBE Academy with a 3rd soon to be there, and we couldn't be happier!! What an amazing community this school has built in its short time in existence! I feel so lucky to have my kids enrolled Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 3, 2016

My twins are in Kindergarten this year (2015-2016 school year) and we love it there! The teachers and administrators are caring and helpful. The families are involved and have a real sense of community. My twins are doing a great job learning Spanish as well as learning all the regular things Kindergartners learn (e.g., how to read!). We are very happy at GLOBE. 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
GLOBE Academy Charter School I	Public, Charter	K-8	2225 Heritage Dr NE	Atlanta	30345	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	Yes	No	No	No	(404) 867-6183	1,093	85	12.8	29.6%	377 (34.5%)	339 (31.0%)	222 (20.3%)	57 (5.2%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	94 (8.6%)	58	454^th of 1222 public elementary schools	62.8%		71.9	310^th of 1238 public elementary schools	75.0%	144	89.2	58.0	55.8	47.3	39.5	61.2	55.3	32.8	62.1	62.1	$15,034	$49	$14,985
Oak Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1857 Oak Grove Rd NE	Atlanta	30345	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-7402	429	35	12.2	11.0%	265 (61.8%)	58 (13.5%)	35 (8.2%)	37 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.9%)	92.5	102^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	91.7%		93.3	96^th of 1238 public elementary schools	92.2%	6		75.4	78.7	67.4				67.5			$22,986	$3,541	$19,445
Hawthorne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2535 Caladium Dr NE	Atlanta	30345	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-2802	378	40	9.4	83.1%	86 (22.8%)	90 (23.8%)	168 (44.4%)	12 (3.2%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	43.9	634^th of 1222 public elementary schools	48.1%		37.4	722^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	41.7%	88		55.5	42.1	27.1				35.5			$21,825	$1,659	$20,166
Sagamore Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1865 Alderbrook Rd NE	Atlanta	30345	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-7502	428	36	11.8	30.4%	194 (45.3%)	83 (19.4%)	95 (22.2%)	22 (5.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.5%)	75.6	263^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	78.5%		78.2	253^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	79.6%	10		62.3	57.1	54.5				58.2			$21,180	$2,899	$18,281
Dresden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2449 Dresden Dr	Chamblee	30341	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-7202	606	51	11.8	92.4%	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.7%)	559 (92.2%)	9 (1.5%)	22 (3.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	6.5	1192^nd of 1222 public elementary schools	2.5%		5.2	1232^nd of 1238 public elementary schools	0.5%	40		21.4	16.3	8.0				9.3			$18,974	$1,876	$17,098
Briarlake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3590 Lavista Rd	Decatur	30033	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-2502	360	36	10.0	37.2%	147 (40.8%)	90 (25.0%)	68 (18.9%)	22 (6.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.9%)	75.3	270^th of 1222 public elementary schools	77.9%		85.8	177^th of 1238 public elementary schools	85.7%	93		45.1	62.3	64.3				71.5			$23,438	$2,332	$21,106
Coralwood Education Center	Public	PK-K	2477 Coralwood Dr	Decatur	30033	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-6002	218	26	8.3	43.6%	90 (41.3%)	55 (25.2%)	27 (12.4%)	26 (11.9%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.3%)								(n/a)											$74,148	$10,031	$64,117
Montclair Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1680 Clairmont Pl NE	Brookhaven	30329	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-7302	590	52	11.3	83.6%	10 (1.7%)	76 (12.9%)	494 (83.7%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	11	1143^rd of 1222 public elementary schools	6.5%		10	1183^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	4.4%	40		26.9	21.3	20.5				8.9			$19,749	$2,134	$17,615
John Robert Lewis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2630 Skyland Dr NE	Brookhaven	30319	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-1502	840	65	12.9	87.9%	10 (1.2%)	40 (4.8%)	763 (90.8%)	9 (1.1%)	15 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	10.4	1154^th of 1222 public elementary schools	5.6%		12.2	1143^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	7.7%	11		20.5	20.6	21.7				14.1			$20,270	$1,876	$18,394
Henderson Mill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2408 Henderson Mill Rd NE	Atlanta	30345	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-3102	541	40	13.5	73.0%	87 (16.1%)	134 (24.8%)	277 (51.2%)	12 (2.2%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.4%)	19.1	1008^th of 1222 public elementary schools	17.5%		34.2	769^th of 1238 public elementary schools	37.9%	239		24.4	31.3	29.3				22.4			$18,576	$1,772	$16,804

Frequently Asked Questions about GLOBE Academy Charter School I

What is the racial makeup of GLOBE Academy Charter School I?

Students at GLOBE Academy Charter School I are 34% White, 31% African American, 20% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

How many students attend GLOBE Academy Charter School I?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,093 students attended GLOBE Academy Charter School I.

Is GLOBE Academy Charter School I a good school?

GLOBE Academy Charter School I ranks 454^th of 1222 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is GLOBE Academy Charter School I in?

DeKalb County

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