DeKalb Academy of Technology and Environment is a charter school located at 1492 Kelton Drive in Stone Mountain, Georgia, United States. The school has about 759 students in kindergarten through eighth grades.
Serving 765 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School's student population of 765 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
765 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School is 0.17, 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
#631 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
91%
36%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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 Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School's ranking?
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School is ranked #631 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School often compared to?
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chamblee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School?
765 students attend Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School?
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School offer ?
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School part of?
Dekalb Agriculture Technology And Environment School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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