The Kindezi School, Atlanta GA - Test Scores & Data

Original Research by School Decision on The Kindezi School

The Kindezi School is a charter school serving kindergarten through eighth grade in southwest Atlanta. It is a small school of about that size for its grade band, with a student body that is overwhelmingly Black. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic context of the neighborhood and broader Fulton County demographics.

State test results show low proficiency across all tested subjects and grades. In mathematics, proficiency declines sharply as students advance: third grade shows the highest performance, while sixth and seventh grade results fall to single digits. English language arts proficiency is similarly low and grades seven in particular shows very weak performance. Science and social studies proficiency in the grades tested—fifth and eighth for science, eighth for social studies—are in the low double digits or below. Across all subjects tested, the overall proficiency index places the school well below the midpoint among districts in Fulton County.

These results suggest that families should look closely at what the school offers to understand its approach and what support structures exist for students who are not meeting state benchmarks. The data provided does not include information about the school's curriculum, instructional model, staffing, or any specialized programs that might address these proficiency gaps, so a parent would benefit from speaking directly with school leadership about how they are working to improve student outcomes and what resources are available to struggling learners.

The school sits in an economically mixed part of southwest Atlanta. Housing values in the area are below the state benchmark, and rental rates are moderate. The neighborhood has seen some property value decline year-over-year, a trend that reflects broader shifts in the Atlanta metro. Families considering the school should be aware that the district has announced a major restructuring plan to take effect in the 2027-2028 school year, with closures and boundary changes concentrated in historically Black neighborhoods of northwest and southwest Atlanta. The exact impact on this school or families' attendance assignments is not yet clear, so checking the district's APS Forward plan details directly would be prudent for any family making a multi-year commitment.

Kindergarten enrollment data and special education and English learner counts were not available, limiting a full picture of how the school supports younger or specialized populations. Information on discipline, attendance, staffing, and course access was also not provided. A parent considering this school should request those details from the school directly to understand the full learning environment and what kinds of support are in place.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 348%

School 48% · District 41% · ▲ 7 pts above district

▲ 8 pts above state median · ▲ 9 pts above county median

Grade 435%

School 35% · District 41% · ▼ 6 pts below district

▼ 10 pts below state median · ▼ 9 pts below county median

Grade 518%

School 18% · District 35% · ▼ 17 pts below district

▼ 20 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

Grade 68%

School 8% · District 26% · ▼ 18 pts below district

▼ 24 pts below state median · ▼ 12 pts below county median

Grade 73%

School 3% · District 30% · ▼ 27 pts below district

▼ 31 pts below state median · ▼ 24 pts below county median

Grade 88%

School 8% · District 36% · ▼ 28 pts below district

▼ 35 pts below state median · ▼ 24 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 327%

School 27% · District 35% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 3 pts below state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

Grade 423%

School 23% · District 38% · ▼ 15 pts below district

▼ 11 pts below state median · ▼ 10 pts below county median

Grade 531%

School 31% · District 39% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▼ 10 pts below county median

Grade 625%

School 25% · District 37% · ▼ 11 pts below district

▼ 10 pts below state median · ▼ 8 pts below county median

Grade 710%

School 10% · District 34% · ▼ 24 pts below district

▼ 26 pts below state median · ▼ 26 pts below county median

Grade 823%

School 23% · District 33% · ▼ 10 pts below district

▼ 13 pts below state median · ▼ 11 pts below county median

Science

Grade 523%

School 23% · District 38% · ▼ 14 pts below district

▼ 16 pts below state median · ▼ 13 pts below county median

Grade 815%

School 15% · District 24% · ▼ 9 pts below district

▼ 11 pts below state median · ▼ 8 pts below county median

Social studies

Grade 810%

School 10% · District 26% · ▼ 15 pts below district

▼ 21 pts below state median · ▼ 11 pts below county median

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Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.