D
Needs Improvement
45/100

DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 1402 Austin Dr, Decatur, GA 30032
Overall
D
45/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Georgia
Growth
C
Students gain 0.82 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 35th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

45
Repit Score
out of 100
562
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%19/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%35/100Students gain 0.82 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 33rd percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency30% (−12 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency24% (−18 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black29%23%reading -2 pts, math -3 pts44th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading +0 pts, math -8 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1402 Austin Dr
City Decatur
ZIP Code 30032
District 1301740
NCES School ID 130174004071
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 30032

Understanding the community around DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,787
Per Capita Income $29,433
Poverty Rate 12.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%
High School or Higher 89.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $220,800
Median Rent $1,238
Owner-Occupied 54.2%
Renter-Occupied 45.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 94.5%
Hispanic/Latino 3.7%
Two or More Races 1.4%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 562
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter has a Repit School Score of 45 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter?
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter has 562 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter serve?
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter receive per student?
DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter receives $16,212 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter in 30032 ▼
Avg Home Value
$239,082
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,631
1-Year Change
-0.4%
% Renters
45.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026