Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kindezi Old 4th Ward ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kindezi Old 4th Ward ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kindezi Old 4th Ward's student population of 434 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kindezi Old 4th Ward ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kindezi Old 4th Ward is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
18%
Black
87%
36%
White
7%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
100%
53%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kindezi Old 4th Ward's ranking?
Kindezi Old 4th Ward is ranked #1146 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Kindezi Old 4th Ward often compared to?
Kindezi Old 4th Wardis often viewed alongside schools like Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Kindezi Old 4th Ward?
434 students attend Kindezi Old 4th Ward.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Kindezi Old 4th Ward students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kindezi Old 4th Ward?
Kindezi Old 4th Ward has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kindezi Old 4th Ward offer ?
Kindezi Old 4th Ward offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kindezi Old 4th Ward part of?
Kindezi Old 4th Ward is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Kindezi Old 4th Ward located?
Kindezi Old 4th Ward is located in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in Old Fourth Ward.
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