2023 Year in Review
2023 marked our fifth year operating a complete PreK through 12th grade pipeline of three APS neighborhood schools serving 1,300 students in South Atlanta. We are proud to report that our schools are more stable than ever, with a dynamic and supported staff, and students continue to make gains year after year on key assessments.
Our mission remains the same: We cultivate students’ skills and agency in pursuit of their unlimited potential.
Student Achievement Continues to Improve
Carver STEAM Academy’s Class of 2023’s overall graduation rate was 80.5%, a two-point jump from 2022. The class of 91 graduates earned more than $8.3M in scholarships for continuing education- a school record.
All Schools Removed from State Improvement List
All Purpose Built Schools have been officially removed from GA DOE’s list of schools in need of Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) for the first time in PBSA history.
Significant Growth on the Georgia Milestones at all Three Schools
- At Slater Elementary School, the proportion of students scoring Developing and Above on the GMAS was 32.9% in ELA and 41.2% in math, which was a 24% and 65% increase, respectively.
- At Price Middle School, the proportion of students scoring Developing and Above on the GMAS was 43.5% in ELA and 39.4% in math, which was a 22% and 20% increase, respectively.
- At Carver STEAM Academy, the proportion of students scoring Developing and Above on the GMAS was 27% in algebra, which was a 57% increase.
Gains in CCRPI at all Three Schools
- Slater Elementary School increased its content mastery score (24) by 9 points. The elementary school had a progress score of 87.9, a closing gaps score of 100, and a readiness score of 57.9.
- Price Middle School increased its content mastery score (25) by 5.7 points. The middle school had a progress core of 83.9, a closing gaps score of 100, and a readiness score of 65.4.
- Carver STEAM Academy increased its content master score (21.6) by 2.1 points. The high school had a progress score of 64.2, a closing gaps score of 71.4, and a readiness score of 33.
Read: Carver STEAM senior receives the prestigious Gates Scholarship
Students and Families are Engaged and Supported
Caregiver attendance and engagement at school events continues to grow since each school’s baseline. Price Middle School’s GO Team received the Outstanding GO Team Award from APS. The award recognizes a GO Team that has demonstrated a commitment to creating a culture where teachers, parents and community members actively and authentically participate.