Serving 661 students in grades 3-5, Talley Street Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talley Street Upper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Talley Street Upper Elementary School's student population of 661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Talley Street Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talley Street Upper Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#97 out of 2204 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
4%
18%
Black
20%
36%
White
58%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talley Street Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Talley Street Upper Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Talley Street Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Talley Street Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fifth Avenue Upper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Talley Street Upper Elementary School?
661 students attend Talley Street Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Talley Street Upper Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talley Street Upper Elementary School?
Talley Street Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Talley Street Upper Elementary School offer ?
Talley Street Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Talley Street Upper Elementary School part of?
Talley Street Upper Elementary School is part of City Schools Of Decatur School District.
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