The Dekalb PATH Academy is a public charter school that serves 5th- through 8th-grade students. PATH is home to 368 students and boasts a 15-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio. The mission of the school is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment for immigrant, refugee and local students. This innovative learning academy focuses on creating a demanding curriculum while also collaborating with parents to create an ideal learning environment.
PATH has an impressive five-year run of achievement and awards. The school has sustained Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) growth and, in some instances, outperformed other schools in Dekalb County and the state of Georgia. The CRCT tests students' skills in math, reading, language arts, science and social studies. Eighth graders at PATH have also outperformed other students, county and statewide, in the Grade 8 Writing Assessment which tests students’ expository and persuasive-writing skills.
The school boasts excellent daily attendance numbers, is recognized as a Distinguished Title I School, ranks third among middle schools in Dekalb County, won the 2018 Georgia Charter School of the Year Award and won the 2020 School Choice Leadership Award.
Dekalb PATH Academy has a girls soccer team and a boys soccer team. The school also offers a dog therapy and visiting program that has proven to be beneficial to the mental health of its students.
PATH is known for its strong track record of sending its students to prestigious charter schools throughout Dekalb County. The school’s main focus for transitioning eighth grades is to put them in the high school situation that is best for them.
Dekalb Path Academy Charter School
Charter Elementary, Middle School
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Grade 5-8
3007 Hermance Dr,
Atlanta, GA
School Details
Head of School
Crystal Felix-clark
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Niche Grade
C+
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
21%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.7%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
3%
State Average
15.6%
Science
2.5%
State Average
10.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
368:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
Hispanic
85.3%
Black
9.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.6%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/3/2018
Great school, teacher are nice, great learning experience, but the students aren't the best, and most don't graduate
GreatSchools Reviews
8/13/2016
PATH ACADEMY is one of the best middle schools ever!My son had the greatest opportunity to belong to this wonderful school, now he is a sophomore and I still seeing the good bases he had.Thanks to every single person from PATH..M.C..
5/26/2013
I think this school is one of best, even among some private schools in the entire state, I don't want to invent anything, just take a look on the academic results.this is my 6th year around the school, I've been involved and really know how things work around here and believe me this is the best sch...
1/30/2013
2Nd review half way into the 2012-2013 school year. I am amazed of what a great school Dekalb Path Academy turned up to be! A few things I like are: 1-This is a very small school with just over 300 students between 5th to 8th grade, there for the teachers pay individual attention to each one of them...
6/29/2010
Good student/teacher ratio, but more involvement with the community needed. Very strong on the math area and has multiple programs established with Georgia Tech
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Map
List Price Range
$490K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$850,374
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
71%
Average Household Income
$143,898
% of College Grads
80.3%
Median Age
33
Average House Size
2,342 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
68.1%
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Dekalb Path Academy Charter School is a charter school for students in grades 5-8 in Atlanta, GA and is served by the Dekalb County Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 368 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Dekalb Path Academy Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $850,374. Discover additional schools in the area, like Chamblee Charter High School, Marist School, Cross Keys High School, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dekalb Path Academy Charter School.