International Community School
International Community School
About This School
Preschool | Grades K-6 | Dekalb County
International Community School is located in Decatur, GA and is one of 94 elementary schools in Dekalb County School District. It is a charter school that serves 383 students in grades K-6.
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.
International Community School 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 International Community School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, International Community School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about International Community 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.
International Community School 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 International Community School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, International Community School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about International Community School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Museum School Avondale Estates 0.2 miles | n/a | |
| Avondale Elementary School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Becker Adventist School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Robert Shaw Theme School 0.9 miles |  |
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| Midway Elementary School 1.2 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 383
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, International Community School had 65% 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
49%
Two or More Races
19%
White
17%
Asian/Pacific Islander
14%
Hispanic
2%
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Dekalb County District Spending
$10,319Per Pupil
The Dekalb County spends $10,319 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 35% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dekalb County District
10:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, International Community School had 10 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.
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TestRating
3 out of 10
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