Serving 166 students in grades 6-12, New Beginning Learning Center 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in GA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Beginning Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
New Beginning Learning Center's student population of 166 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Beginning Learning Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Beginning Learning Center is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2190 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
58%
36%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Beginning Learning Center's ranking?
New Beginning Learning Center is ranked #2190 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Beginning Learning Center?
The graduation rate of New Beginning Learning Center is 70-74%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend New Beginning Learning Center?
166 students attend New Beginning Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of New Beginning Learning Center students are Black, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Beginning Learning Center?
New Beginning Learning Center has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Beginning Learning Center offer ?
New Beginning Learning Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is New Beginning Learning Center part of?
New Beginning Learning Center is part of Decatur County School District.
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