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Brookhaven Innovation Academy vs. New Life Academy Of Excellence

Should you attend Brookhaven Innovation Academy or New Life Academy Of Excellence? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Brookhaven Innovation Academy
186 Hunter St
Norcross, GA 30071
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
New Life Academy Of Excellence
4725 River Green Pkwy
Duluth, GA 30096
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 551 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brookhaven Innovation Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Life Academy Of Excellence ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher 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).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
551 students
603 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brookhaven Innovation Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New Life Academy Of Excellence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brookhaven Innovation Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New Life Academy Of Excellence.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brookhaven Innovation Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New Life Academy Of Excellence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brookhaven Innovation Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State Specialty Schools II - Brookhaven Innovation Academy and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New Life Academy Of Excellence with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and the state of Georgia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#792 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
#778 out of 2192 schools in GA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brookhaven Innovation Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New Life Academy Of Excellence, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in GA)
40%
(Top 50% in GA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookhaven Innovation Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State Specialty Schools II - Brookhaven Innovation Academy and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Life Academy Of Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookhaven Innovation Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State Specialty Schools II - Brookhaven Innovation Academy and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Life Academy Of Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in GA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookhaven Innovation Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the State Specialty Schools II - Brookhaven Innovation Academy and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New Life Academy Of Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Brookhaven Innovation Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of New Life Academy Of Excellence by grade.
Kindergarten Students
60
70
Grade 1 Students
63
88
Grade 2 Students
65
87
Grade 3 Students
84
77
Grade 4 Students
66
81
Grade 5 Students
65
77
Grade 6 Students
52
50
Grade 7 Students
50
40
Grade 8 Students
46
33

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brookhaven Innovation Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State Specialty Schools II - Brookhaven Innovation Academy and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New Life Academy Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brookhaven Innovation Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State Specialty Schools II - Brookhaven Innovation Academy and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New Life Academy Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
43%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brookhaven Innovation Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State Specialty Schools II - Brookhaven Innovation Academy and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New Life Academy Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
13%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brookhaven Innovation Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State Specialty Schools II - Brookhaven Innovation Academy and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New Life Academy Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brookhaven Innovation Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State Specialty Schools II - Brookhaven Innovation Academy and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New Life Academy Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gwinnett County School District and in Georgia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brookhaven Innovation Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State Specialty Schools II - Brookhaven Innovation Academy and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of New Life Academy Of Excellence, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brookhaven Innovation Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State Specialty Schools II - Brookhaven Innovation Academy and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New Life Academy Of Excellence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brookhaven Innovation Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State Specialty Schools II - Brookhaven Innovation Academy and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New Life Academy Of Excellence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gwinnett County School District and Georgia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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