D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy

Q: Is D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy a good school?

D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy ranks 592 nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 292 students in grades K-8 in Lithia Springs, Georgia, which is part of the State Specialty Schools II- D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy district.

The school consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, with rates ranging from 41.5% to 48.6% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 37-48.2%. However, the school's math proficiency rates are lower than the state average, ranging from 17.5% to 43.4% compared to the state's 34.7-45.4%. D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy has an extremely low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, with only 1.03% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly lower than the nearby Cobb County and Douglas County public schools, which range from 73-90% free/reduced lunch. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9 to 19.1 over the past three years, lower than the nearby public schools, which have ratios between 11.5 and 14.4.

The school's strong performance in ELA proficiency suggests it is effectively teaching and supporting students in this subject area. However, the lower math proficiency rates indicate a potential area for improvement, and the school's low free/reduced lunch rates and small class sizes may be factors in its academic success. Further investigation would be needed to fully understand the drivers behind the school's performance, but overall, D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy appears to be a high-performing charter school, particularly in the area of English Language Arts.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

7131 Mount Vernon Rd
Lithia Springs, GA 30122

(470) 729-2692

District: State Specialty Schools II- D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
592^nd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 387

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.3%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0.8%

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Compare Details D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy ranks better than 52.6% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.63. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

State Specialty Schools II- D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks State Specialty Schools II- D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy 91^st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2022	41.62	676^th	1244	45.7%
2023	47.63	580^th	1242	53.3%
2024	47.63	592^nd	1248	52.6%

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, April 24, 2023

This is a poorly ran school with a VERY HIGH turnover rate. They have a ghetto way of dealing with certain issues and there is alot of covering for one another's mistakes in this school Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, April 9, 2022

This school is HORRIBLE!!! Don't let the outside hype fool you. The first problem is the Principal. The staff can only produce by example. The Principal doesn't have a filter for her mouth and speaks to parents inappropriately. She does not think before she opens her mouth and speaks! I had to pull my son out, because if she speaks to me that way, I don't want to know what she will say or has said to my son!
The next problem is, they don't invest or have many learning options for children with learning disabilities. So, if the child is not high achievement, then they are basically struggling or left behind. Where is the intervention?
Lastly, the Principal is not willing to negotiate with parents, it's her way or NO way. My son had several teachers this year. There is a high turnover rate. The Principal not knowing how to speak to adults, might be partially the problem for this. If she speaks to parents this way, she definitely speaks to the staff the same way!
I really thought something special was going to come from DELTA Steam Academy. I had my hopes up HIGH...very Disappointed! Without us there is NO DELTA Steam Academy! Close Quote

Enrollment information for D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	0	89	1	0	90
2022	0	271	3	0	274
2023	1	277	12	2	292
2024	1	369	15	2	387

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	90	10.0	9.0	n/a
2022	274	14.3	19.1	n/a
2023	292	22.0	13.2	1
2024	387	29.5	13.1	0.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	90	10.0	9.0	n/a
2022	274	14.3	19.1	n/a
2023	292	22.0	13.2	1
2024	387	29.5	13.1	0.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)				Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7131 Mount Vernon Rd	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	State Specialty Schools II- D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(470) 729-2692	387	30	13.1	0.8%	1 (0.3%)	369 (95.3%)	15 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	47.6	592^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	52.6%		47.6	580^th of 1242 public elementary schools	53.3%	12	41.5	48.6	45.5	45.0	43.4	37.8	27.3	17.5	24.2
Lithia Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6946 Florence Dr	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-4100	508	38	13.4	92.1%	76 (15.0%)	161 (31.7%)	241 (47.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	21 (4.1%)	29.3	867^th of 1248 public elementary schools	30.5%		39.8	691^st of 1242 public elementary schools	44.4%	176	26.2	27.4	37.0		29.8	40.5	20.7		23.9	$10,214	$1,145	$9,069
Annette Winn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10521 Veterans Memorial Hwy	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-3100	316	27	11.9	86.7%	19 (6.0%)	141 (44.6%)	128 (40.5%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.6%)	41.7	667^th of 1248 public elementary schools	46.6%		42.1	657^th of 1242 public elementary schools	47.1%	10	22.8	34.7	42.9		31.6	34.7	45.2		45.2	$10,695	$1,191	$9,504
Sweetwater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2505 E County Line Rd	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-4600	479	33	14.5	88.9%	49 (10.2%)	236 (49.3%)	170 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)	21.7	986^th of 1248 public elementary schools	21.0%		21.5	981^st of 1242 public elementary schools	21.0%	5	24.0	20.5	39.5		20.0	22.9	20.9		20.9	$11,038	$1,292	$9,746
Austell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Mulberry St	Austell	30106	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 819-5804	358	36	9.9	89.9%	24 (6.7%)	179 (50.0%)	129 (36.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.7%)	43	652^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	47.8%		37.7	731^st of 1242 public elementary schools	41.1%	79	31.7	41.3	38.7		34.9	50.0	32.3		27.4	$12,422	$781	$11,641
Factory Shoals Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2375 Mount Vernon Rd	Lithia Springs	30122	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-3900	599	43	14.0	92.2%	44 (7.3%)	396 (66.1%)	126 (21.0%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	24.8	930^th of 1248 public elementary schools	25.5%		17	1067^th of 1242 public elementary schools	14.1%	137	27.8	20.0	38.6		26.4	25.6	16.7		28.1	$10,851	$1,148	$9,703
Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Factory Shoals Rd SW	Mableton	30126	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 819-2402	855	66	12.9	93.6%	15 (1.8%)	444 (51.9%)	364 (42.6%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.0%)	22.5	971^st of 1248 public elementary schools	22.2%		18.2	1046^th of 1242 public elementary schools	15.8%	75	18.2	23.9	25.5		29.7	38.4	18.8		21.5	$10,541	$708	$9,833
Mount Carmel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2356 Fairburn Rd	Douglasville	30135	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	No	(770) 651-4200	453	29	15.6	81.9%	38 (8.4%)	277 (61.1%)	101 (22.3%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	30 (6.6%)	36.9	742^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	40.5%		29.4	846^th of 1242 public elementary schools	31.9%	104	33.3	20.7	47.6		31.9	30.5	27.4		40.5	$10,046	$460	$9,586
Beulah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 S Burnt Hickory Rd	Douglasville	30134	Douglas County	Douglas County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 651-3300	453	35	13.1	83.0%	67 (14.8%)	151 (33.3%)	199 (43.9%)	5 (1.1%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	23 (5.1%)	33.4	794^th of 1248 public elementary schools	36.4%		32.9	797^th of 1242 public elementary schools	35.8%	3	33.3	27.7	33.3		28.9	46.2	33.3		15.9	$11,298	$1,190	$10,108
Hendricks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5243 Meadows Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 819-2387	501	44	11.4	85.8%	38 (7.6%)	305 (60.9%)	116 (23.2%)	6 (1.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	32 (6.4%)	45.4	621^st of 1248 public elementary schools	50.2%		50.6	545^th of 1242 public elementary schools	56.1%	76	41.0	37.4	48.6		41.0	34.1	30.0		30.0	$11,879	$716	$11,163

Frequently Asked Questions about D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy

Is D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy a good school?

D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy ranks 592^nd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy?

Students at D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic.

What district is D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy in?

State Specialty Schools II- D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy

How many students attend D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 387 students attended D.E.L.T.A. STEAM Academy.

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