The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 89% (which was lower than the Georgia state average of 90%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)73%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)89%
90%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
11%
Black
(09-10)98%
37%
White
(09-10)n/a
45%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
86%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% GA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 90% GA state average).
How many students attend Coretta Scott King Young Womens Leadership Academy?
392 students attend Coretta Scott King Young Womens Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Coretta Scott King Young Womens Leadership Academy students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Coretta Scott King Young Womens Leadership Academy offer ?
Coretta Scott King Young Womens Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Coretta Scott King Young Womens Leadership Academy part of?
Coretta Scott King Young Womens Leadership Academy is part of Atlanta Public Schools.
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