About This School
Preschool | Grades PK-8 | Atlanta Public Schools
Charles R. Drew Charter School is located in Atlanta, GA and is one of 111 schools in Atlanta Public Schools. It is a charter school that serves 827 students in grades PK-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Charles R. Drew Charter School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Charles R. Drew Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Charles R. Drew Charter School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Charles R. Drew Charter School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Charles R. Drew Charter School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Charles R. Drew Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Charles R. Drew Charter School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Charles R. Drew Charter School's students and teachers. more
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| East Lake Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Oakhurst Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Renfroe Middle School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Winnona Park Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Mohammed Schools Of Atlanta 1.3 miles | n/a |
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Monica Reese: My son 's first year at this school will be this year. Have only heard great things from parents in my neighborhood. Super excited.
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deborah campbell: My daughter,Has attend this school 6-8 grade.This school is wonderful i appreciate each and every one of her teachers.I can only hope and pray her high school years is a wonderful..............Come on now what school offer swimming and golf.
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Proud Parent: Charles R. Drew is a GREAT school. Mrs. Cone and Mrs. Whittaker are one of the best teachers at the school. I absolutely love the entire staff. I love the fact that school is in operation from 8am to 4pm. After speaking to different parents and hearing their complaints about their child's school, i was glad to say i have no complaints about my daughters school. They have a wonderful after school program at a very reasonable price. There was not one time i picked my daughter up and she was ready to leave. She participated in Karate, cooking, art, puppetry,and jewelry making, just to name a few. Every Tuesday and Thursday was strictly academic work in afterschool. I Love this school
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This is an absolutely amazing school. The new Principal (Mr. Don Doran) and the administration have worked together to make Drew one of the best education options in the city. The parents are super involved and the teachers are very engaged. I love getting the monthly newsletter from my son's teacher. As a parent I can't think of a better place for my son.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 827
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Charles R. Drew Charter School had 74% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 57% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
92%
White
4%
Two or More Races
2%
Hispanic
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
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Atlanta Public Schools District Spending
$13,933Per Pupil
The Atlanta Public Schools spends $13,933 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 50% on instruction, 47% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Atlanta Public Schools District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Charles R. Drew Charter School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the MGWA
What is it?
The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the EOCT
What is it?
The EOCT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed at the completion of each course in grade 9 literature & composition, American literature and composition, algebra I, geometry, physical science, biology, United States History and Economics/Business/Free Enterprise.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of pass, pass plus, or fail. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
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TestRating
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