The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 86% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 90%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
631 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)86%
90%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
11%
Black
(09-10)96%
37%
White
(09-10)n/a
45%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)2%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
56%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
18%
8%
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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% GA state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 90% GA state average).
How many students attend Lewis Academy Of Excellence?
631 students attend Lewis Academy Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Lewis Academy Of Excellence students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Lewis Academy Of Excellence offer ?
Lewis Academy Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lewis Academy Of Excellence part of?
Lewis Academy Of Excellence is part of Clayton County School District.
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