The Best Academy at Benjamin S. Carson

1820 Mary Dell Dr Se, Atlanta, GA 30316 | (404) 802-4944
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Student Enrollment: 283
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 283 middle school students from grades 6-8
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
  • Atlanta City School District
  • Per-Pupil Spending: $13,999
  • Graduation Rate: 50.5%
  • Dropout Rate: 7.8%
  • Students Per Teacher: 13.0
  • Enrolled Students: 48,909

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 283
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.8
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.0
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 283 (100.0%)
  • Females: - (-)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 15 (5.3%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 256 (90.5%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 271 (95.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
The Best Academy at Benjamin S. Carson Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black28098.9%
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For The Best Academy at Benjamin S. Carson
  Number Percent
6th Grade10637.5%
7th Grade8028.3%
8th Grade9734.3%
Source: GA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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