Summary:
Zip code 30319 in Brookhaven, Georgia, is home to just one middle school option: DeKalb PATH Academy Charter School, a charter school serving grades 5 through 8 with 369 students in the DeKalb County district.
This school presents a mixed but fascinating profile. The most impressive highlight is its Algebra I performance: 78.4% of students scored proficient in 2025-2026, more than double the district average (38%) and well above the state (48.1%). This is a standout strength, especially since the school's overall state ranking sits in the 30th percentile (2 stars). Grade-level math scores are more inconsistent—7th and 8th grade math beat district averages, but 5th and 6th grade math lag behind both district and state. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.6%, compared to 26.7% for the district and 17.7% statewide, which is remarkable given that 100% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. This suggests strong attendance culture and family engagement.
However, there are clear areas of concern. Science proficiency is very weak, with only 9.7% of 8th graders proficient versus 29.7% statewide, and social studies proficiency (19.8%) also trails the state (40.2%). Year-over-year math scores swing dramatically—5th grade jumped from 7.4% to 22.8% proficiency, while 8th grade dropped from 48.8% to 42.7%—pointing to cohort-specific factors rather than steady improvement. The school spends a healthy $15,772 per student with a favorable 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio, yet outcomes remain below state averages in most subjects. For parents, this school offers a strong advanced math track and excellent attendance, but families should be aware of significant gaps in science and social studies, and the overall volatility in performance across grade levels.
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