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North Metro Academy of Performing Arts

Q: Is North Metro Academy of Performing Arts a good school?

North Metro Academy of Performing Arts ranks 551 st of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

551^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,219 Georgia Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Georgia elementary schools

Summary

North Metro Academy of Performing Arts is a small elementary school in Peachtree Corners, GA, serving 193 students in grades PK-5 within the Gwinnett County School District, with a strong focus on performing arts and a student body where 77.2% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

This school stands out for its remarkable upward trajectory. After ranking in the 24th percentile statewide in 2021-2022, it has climbed to the 55th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 3-star rating. This improvement is especially notable given the high-poverty context, and it contrasts sharply with nearby schools like Norcross Elementary, Baldwin Elementary, and Stripling Elementary, which have seen their rankings decline or stagnate. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $20,283 per pupil—far more than most nearby schools—and maintaining a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1, which allows for significant individualized attention. One standout data point is 4th-grade math proficiency at 61.9%, which exceeds both the district (56.8%) and state (50.1%) averages.

However, there are challenges. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at 25.0%, well above the district (15.0%) and state (17.7%) averages, though it has improved from a high of 30.6% in 2022-2023. Test scores also vary widely by grade level—for example, 3rd-grade math proficiency was just 16.7% in the same year 4th grade hit 61.9%—suggesting that success is not yet consistent across all grades. For families considering this school, it offers a unique arts-focused environment with strong resources and a clear upward trend, but it also serves a higher-need population than nearby Simpson Elementary, a top-performing school with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.3%. This makes North Metro a compelling choice for families seeking a specialized, supportive environment, especially given its demonstrated effectiveness in helping students make progress.

193

Students ?

9.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,283

Per pupil spending ?

77.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5995 Crooked Creek Road
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

(770) 903-3400

District: Gwinnett County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

79.3%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

6.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 36th percentile in 2017 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 19 percentile points since 2017

✓Above the Georgia median (55th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (25% vs 18% Georgia)

!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg54%

Georgia avg47%

551^st of 1,219

Georgia public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 18 pts since 2017

From bottom 36% (2017) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

50^th of 82Elementary Schools in the Gwinnett County

66^th of 201Gwinnett 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	49.2	551 of 1219	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	39.8	686 of 1238	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.3	820 of 1236	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.9	910 of 1223	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.2	941 of 1220	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.9	814 of 1214	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	26.0	912 of 1234	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.3	818 of 1209	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.1	766 of 1205	36.4%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	60.9	259 of 828	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	55.1	326 of 892	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.1	366 of 879	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.5	419 of 870	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.1	450 of 876	48.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2026	50.5	521 of 1186	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.3	779 of 1224	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.3	801 of 1223	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	23.7	943 of 1212	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.3	864 of 1206	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	48.9	573 of 1225	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.3	844 of 1220	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	18.4	1003 of 1209	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆

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)69th percentile+14 vs school

Female (2026)56th percentile~ school

Male (2025)53rd percentile+9 vs school

By subject vs Georgia (2025-2026) ?

Science54%+10 vs state

Mathematics36%-11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Sunday, August 16, 2020

Huge turn around for this school. This is our 2nd year with North Metro Academy of Performing Arts. We have had no challenges with teachers or parents. The curriculum is challenging enough for the kids but balanced. They’ve seamlessly integrated virtual learning with no challenges. It really feels like a family at NMAPA. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 22, 2019

Great school. I love how they integrate art, drama, and music into their education at an early age. 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)	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science (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	Milestones Assessment HS Physical Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	5995 Crooked Creek Road	Peachtree Corners	30092	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 903-3400	193	20	9.8	77.2%	7 (3.6%)	153 (79.3%)	21 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)	49.2	551^st of 1219 public elementary schools	54.8%		39.8	686^th of 1238 public elementary schools	44.6%	135		16.7	61.9	34.3				54.3				$20,283	$929	$19,354
Peachtree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5995 Crooked Creek Rd	Peachtree Corners	30092	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 448-8710	689	53	12.9	74.6%	68 (9.9%)	203 (29.5%)	375 (54.4%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (3.9%)	44.5	626^th of 1219 public elementary schools	48.6%		31.6	813^th of 1238 public elementary schools	34.3%	187		48.7	38.6	38.0				39.8				$15,985	$874	$15,111
International Charter Academy of Georgia	Public, Charter	K-8	3705 Engineering Dr	Peachtree Corners	30092	Gwinnett County	State Specialty Schools II- International Charter Academy o	Yes	No	No	Yes	(770) 604-0007	268	16	16.9	4.1%	20 (7.5%)	50 (18.7%)	43 (16.0%)	81 (30.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	73 (27.2%)	63.9	392^nd of 1219 public elementary schools	67.8%		79.1	245^th of 1238 public elementary schools	80.2%	147		64.6	43.2	66.6	50.0	68.8		33.3				$12,663	$584	$12,079
Stripling Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6155 Atlantic Blvd	Norcross	30071	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 582-7577	799	71	11.3	86.1%	35 (4.4%)	220 (27.5%)	514 (64.3%)	10 (1.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.1%)	21.3	963^rd of 1219 public elementary schools	21.0%		13.9	1113^th of 1238 public elementary schools	10.1%	150		26.8	23.3	26.7				34.2				$16,416	$928	$15,488
Brookhaven Innovation Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	186 Hunter St	Norcross	30071	Gwinnett County	State Specialty Schools II- Brookhaven Innovation Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(770) 538-1550	524	39	13.3	25.8%	59 (11.3%)	226 (43.1%)	179 (34.2%)	26 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.5%)	64.5	384^th of 1219 public elementary schools	68.5%		74.3	281^st of 1238 public elementary schools	77.3%	103	91.3	40.7	49.2	63.0	49.1	76.2	61.2	52.3	31.0	24.5	90.0	$13,974	$459	$13,515
Norcross Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Hunt St	Norcross	30071	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 448-2188	751	62	12.0	88.5%	18 (2.4%)	102 (13.6%)	582 (77.5%)	34 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.7%)	24.9	911^th of 1219 public elementary schools	25.3%		26.8	893^rd of 1238 public elementary schools	27.9%	18		30.5	41.7	23.0				27.1				$16,189	$1,056	$15,132
Simpson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4525 E Jones Bridge Rd	Peachtree Corners	30092	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	No	(770) 417-2400	881	71	12.3	17.6%	541 (61.4%)	110 (12.5%)	94 (10.7%)	84 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.9%)	96.6	41^st of 1219 public elementary schools	96.6%		98	26^th of 1238 public elementary schools	97.9%	15		86.3	74.8	84.1				84.0				$15,078	$1,047	$14,032
Baldwin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	123 Price Pl	Norcross	30071	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 225-5500	914	75	12.2	80.6%	16 (1.8%)	75 (8.2%)	787 (86.1%)	31 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	17.7	1033^rd of 1219 public elementary schools	15.3%		18.3	1025^th of 1238 public elementary schools	17.2%	8		30.4	30.7	18.6				23.4				$15,308	$1,241	$14,067
Berkeley Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4300 S Berkeley Lake Rd NW	Duluth	30096	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 446-0947	838	64	13.0	54.7%	193 (23.0%)	150 (17.9%)	356 (42.5%)	87 (10.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (5.8%)	69.5	329^th of 1219 public elementary schools	73.0%		57.9	464^th of 1238 public elementary schools	62.5%	135		56.3	49.0	56.0				57.5				$14,644	$652	$13,992
Barnwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9425 Barnwell Rd	Johns Creek	30022	Fulton County	Fulton County	No	No	No	No	(470) 254-4960	672	50	13.5	15.8%	314 (46.7%)	95 (14.1%)	91 (13.5%)	117 (17.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.0%)	98.1	18^th of 1219 public elementary schools	98.5%		98.8	11^th of 1238 public elementary schools	99.1%	7		83.7	89.3	89.3				80.3				$16,533	$467	$16,066

Frequently Asked Questions about North Metro Academy of Performing Arts

What is the racial makeup of North Metro Academy of Performing Arts?

Students at North Metro Academy of Performing Arts are 79% African American, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% White.

Is North Metro Academy of Performing Arts a good school?

North Metro Academy of Performing Arts ranks 551^st of 1219 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is North Metro Academy of Performing Arts in?

Gwinnett County

How many students attend North Metro Academy of Performing Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 193 students attended North Metro Academy of Performing Arts.

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