Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School 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 Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#2032 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
90%
36%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School is ranked #2032 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toney Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
568 students attend Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School offer ?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School part of?
Ronald E Mcnair Discover Learning Academy Elementary School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of 1st Semester
December 20, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of 2nd Semester
January 07, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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