Kittredge Magnet School

2383 N Druid Hills Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30329

552 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Kittredge Magnet School, located in the Brookhaven area of Atlanta, is a highly regarded public magnet school serving students in grades 4 through 6. As part of the DeKalb County School District, the school is specifically designed to provide a rigorous, accelerated curriculum for high-achieving and gifted students. Its academic environment is characterized by smaller class sizes and a focused emphasis on critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and advanced study skills, setting it apart from traditional elementary and middle school settings.

Beyond its core academics, Kittredge is well-known for its vibrant, tight-knit community and a strong commitment to enrichment. The school frequently engages students in hands-on learning, collaborative projects, and extracurricular activities that cater to advanced learners. Because of its selective admission process and its reputation for preparing students for the rigors of honors and advanced placement (AP) coursework in middle and high school, Kittredge is considered one of the top-performing schools in the region.

552

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kittredge Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	30
Black	44
Asian	132
Two or More	46
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
295 (53.4%)
Asian
132 (23.9%)
Two or More
46 (8.3%)
Black
44 (8.0%)
Hispanic
30 (5.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-6602
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 183

Grade 5 185

Grade 6 184