DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts

DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
3131 Old Rockbridge Rd,  Avondale Estates, GA
Stone Mountain Neighborhood
Dekalb County Schools
4.5
3.3
582 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bianca Hamilton
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.52

Niche Grade

B
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.52
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
8
Equity
8
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
15%
State Average
13%
Science
19.7%
State Average
9.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
612:1

Student Diversity

Female
70.3%
Male
29.7%
Black
86.4%
White
6.5%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic
2.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/30/2017
Teachers are engaged, principal keeps parents updated. The only thing I would change is the Aftercare program. It could be so much better at a performing arts school.
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3.3 24 Reviews
1.0 student
6/11/2024
we were locked up in prison and or middle school especially 8th grade. If you want a regular middle school experience please do not go here.There are fights and dysfunctional teacher- student relationships. The teachers are over dramatic and Use manipulation to get us to be complacent and obedient....
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1.0 student
3/30/2024
this school was absolutely TERRIBLE We were locked up in prison all of middle school especially 8th grade. If you want a regular middle school experience please do not go here. There are fights and dysfunctional teacher- student relationships. The teachers are over dramatic and Use manipulation to g...
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5.0 other
2/11/2024
DESA is a special place. It is one of two K-8 schools with an arts program for all students in the state of GA. The families at the school are extremely supportive. The students are talented and determined. Looking at the other reviews honestly and comparing them with my experience, DESA is a good s...
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5.0 parent
11/22/2023
My child has been attending DESA for 5 years and absolutely loves it. As a high achieving creative, this school keeps her motivated and excelling academically. K through 3 students takes all performing arts (PA) classes. 4th grade is when the students niche to two PAs.Lastly, there is a new principa...
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