The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 90%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students (09-10)
25 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-79%
90%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)8%
11%
Black
(09-10)92%
37%
White
(09-10)n/a
45%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
80%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% GA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 90% GA state average).
How many students attend Dekalb Truancy School?
25 students attend Dekalb Truancy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dekalb Truancy School students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Dekalb Truancy School offer ?
Dekalb Truancy School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Dekalb Truancy School part of?
Dekalb Truancy School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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