University Community Academy serves 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 93%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
330 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
93%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
98%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% GA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 93% GA state average).
How many students attend University Community Academy?
330 students attend University Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of University Community Academy students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Community Academy?
University Community Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does University Community Academy offer ?
University Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is University Community Academy part of?
University Community Academy is part of Atlanta Public Schools.
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