Serving 275 students in grades 3-5, Grove Park Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 13% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 5% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)13%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)5%
15%
Black
(15-16)95%
37%
White
(15-16)n/a
41%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% GA state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Grove Park Intermediate School?
275 students attend Grove Park Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Grove Park Intermediate School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove Park Intermediate School?
Grove Park Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grove Park Intermediate School offer ?
Grove Park Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Grove Park Intermediate School part of?
Grove Park Intermediate School is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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