Museum School Avondale Estates counts 35 multiracial students for 2024-25

During the 2024-25 academic year, Museum School Avondale Estates reported 35 multiracial students enrolled, a 14.6% decline compared to the prior year, according to figures from the Georgia Department of Education.

The data shows Museum School Avondale Estates had a total enrollment of 588 students in the 2024-25 academic year. Of those, multiracial students accounted for 6% of the population, making them the second smallest demographic group at the school.

The campus operates as part of DeKalb County School District, which is headquartered in Decatur.

From the 129 schools in DeKalb County School District, GLOBE Academy Charter School I recorded the largest multiracial student population for 2024-25, enrolling 97 students.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported public school students in Georgia comprised approximately 36.4% Black, 35.9% white, 18.1% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4.6% multiracial, 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Pacific Islander.

Chronic absenteeism continues to challenge Georgia schools in the wake of the pandemic, with 20.7% of students missing at least 10% of school days in 2024, based on Georgia Department of Education data. To respond, GaDOE initiated a statewide strategy introducing a real-time attendance platform, awareness campaign, and targeted assistance for districts identified as high-need to encourage consistent student attendance.

Georgia lawmakers passed a bill in 2025 revising school attendance regulations, prohibiting expulsion solely for absenteeism. The law also implements fresh reporting standards and supports pathways for students to secure diplomas via alternative means, including expanded opportunities.

By 2026, Georgia reached a statewide average student-teacher ratio of roughly 14:1, which is better than the national average of 15:1.