Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Intown Charter Academy 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
360 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)6-9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
98%
36%
White
n/a
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Intown Charter Academy?
360 students attend Intown Charter Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Intown Charter Academy students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Intown Charter Academy?
Intown Charter Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Intown Charter Academy offer ?
Intown Charter Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Intown Charter Academy part of?
Intown Charter Academy is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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