Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts's student population of 215 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1626 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
81%
36%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts's ranking?
North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts is ranked #1626 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts often compared to?
North Metro Academy Of Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhaven Innovation Academy, New Life Academy Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts?
215 students attend North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts?
North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts offer ?
North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts part of?
North Metro Academy Of Performing Arts is part of Gwinnett County School District.
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