About This School
The Best Academy at Benjamin S. Carson did not make 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 The Best Academy at Benjamin S. Carson's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, The Best Academy at Benjamin S. Carson had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about The Best Academy at Benjamin S. Carson's students and teachers. more
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Middle Schools Nearby
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Mohammed Schools of Atlanta 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Crim High School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Imagine Wesley International Academy Charter Facil 1.6 miles |  |
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| McNair Middle School 1.9 miles | |
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| Coan Middle School 2.1 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-7
- Atlanta Public Schools
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Contact
The Best Academy at Benjamin S. Carson1820 Mary Dell Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-4944
Georgia Cyber Academy
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Georgia students.
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Test Scores
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.
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2 out of 10
Georgia Cyber Academy
Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Georgia students.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 283Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, The Best Academy at Benjamin S. Carson had 96% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 53% 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 (2010)
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In 2010, The Best Academy at Benjamin S. Carson had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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School Boundaries
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About Atlanta, GA
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Atlanta | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,770 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 34 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 20% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 44% / 56% | 66%/33% |
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