Summary:
The 30360 zip code in Georgia has only one school, Hightower Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the DeKalb County School District. The school's academic performance is a significant concern, as it consistently ranks below the district and state averages on standardized assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 10.4% to 29.1% in English Language Arts and 17.2% to 29.1% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 34.9% to 43% in ELA and 42.6% to 49% in Mathematics.
Hightower Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, going from 1111 out of 1242 Georgia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1190 out of 1248 in 2023-2024 and 1019 out of 1238 in 2024-2025. This suggests that the school's performance is worsening relative to other elementary schools in the state. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 97.74% in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating that it serves a predominantly low-income population.
Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3, which is slightly lower than the state average, and its per-student spending of $11,581 for the 2018-2019 school year, which is higher than the state average, these factors do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students. The data suggests that Hightower Elementary School is struggling to meet the needs of its students and that further investigation into the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems may be warranted to identify areas for improvement and develop targeted interventions to help the school and its students succeed.
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