Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
5897 Prestley Mill Rd,  Douglasville, GA
3.3
3.4
815 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Lisa Mcdonald
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
40%
Reading Proficiency
46%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
40%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.9%

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
6
Equity
7
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
12.3%
State Average
15.6%
Science
5.3%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
831:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.3%
Male
46.8%
Black
67.4%
White
15.1%
Hispanic
9.3%
Two or more races
6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
4.0
6/23/2023
Brighten has a different school environment than anywhere else I've ever been. Each floor has its own separate environment and most of the teachers actually care about their students. Sometimes Brighten lacks in disciplinary actions, but all in all Brighten is a pretty good school.
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3.4 23 Reviews
5.0 student
5/31/2024
I love all the teachers and the way they make learning so fun
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5.0 parent
5/9/2023
Overall a great school they have some ups and downs but my experience there was great, A great teacher that was there for my support and needs was Ms. Phillips! I will always love you! <3
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1.0 parent
10/1/2022
One star. I tried this with my son and he kept on getting bullied so is sent him to south Douglas.
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5.0 parent
9/8/2022
Great school. Definitely prepared my son for high school. He is currently taking all honors classes in addition to being bumped up to 11th grade math. All the teachers are great but the middle school teachers did a phenomenal job. Kudos to Brighten Academy.
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Brighten Academy

Brighten Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-8 in Douglasville, GA, in the Douglasville neighborhood, and is served by the Douglas County School System in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 815 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Brighten Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $337,966. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fulton Leadership Academy, Atlanta Classical Academy, Douglas County High School, and more. Learn more about what Douglasville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Brighten Academy.

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