State Charter School Commission Features Resurgence Hall

Resurgence Hall Charter School (Resurgence Hall) opened in 2017, serving grades K-4. In 2022, the school launched Resurgence Hall Middle Academy (Resurgence Hall Middle), to serve students through 8th grade. Committed to delivering a high-quality education, Resurgence Hall has been recognized as a GaDOE Literacy Leader – Gateway Achievement for two consecutive years for having 90% or more of students reading at or above grade level. Additionally, both schools have earned the Title I Distinguished School designation, ranking among the top 5% of Title I schools in Georgia for ELA and math mastery—Resurgence Hall in 2023 and 2024 and Resurgence Hall Middle in 2024.

Founder and Executive Director Tori Jackson Hines shared how the schools support student achievement, prioritize professional development for teachers, and prepare students for the future through their literacy initiatives and high school placement partner

Read on to learn more!

GaDOE recognizes Resurgence Hall for exceptional achievement and progress

Resurgence Hall Charter School and Resurgence Hall Middle Academy were both recognized as Distinguished Schools! Distinguished Schools are among the highest-performing 5% of Title I Schoolwide and Title I Targeted Assistance schools, based on the combined ELA and math content mastery scores from the statewide assessments in 2022-2023.

Reward Schools are among the greatest-improving 5% of Title I Schoolwide and Title I Targeted Assistance schools when comparing the content mastery scores from the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 of statewide assessments. Resurgence Hall Charter School earned both Distinguished and Reward status!

Atlanta’s Resurgence Hall Creates ‘Ecosystem for Success’

The weekday morning routine of packing lunches, finding shoes, and heading off to school looks much the same for students across metro Atlanta. For those going to Resurgence Hall Charter School in Fulton County, the rest of the day reaches an impressive level of empowerment and achievement at the award-winning charter school.

“We’re unapologetic about our belief that all children can become the best and brightest,” says Tori Jackson Hines, executive director and founder of Resurgence Hall.

BES Insights on School Impact - NWEA MAP Top 5 in Reading Achievement

At BES, we believe an excellent school uses rigorous, culturally relevant curriculum, and leverages assessment data to inform instruction, leading students to master critical habits, skills, and content. MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) testing is one way schools are able to track where students are academically and assess the best strategies moving forward to ensure growth and success. MAP is a trusted assessment for measuring growth in K-12 areas including reading and math, and it is implemented in more than 35,900 schools around the world through the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), a division of learning technology company HMH. MAP is nationally normed and tracks student progress throughout the current school year as well as across years. 

Today, we take a moment to celebrate the highest performing of the 75 Fellow-founded schools who took the MAP reading assessment in the 2023-24 school year. These schools–spanning geographies, grades, and tenure–continue to prove what is possible for our children across the country. 

Top 5 Achievement in Reading
% of students who scored in the 50th percentile or higher on the Spring 2024 assessment.

1. Resurgence Hall Charter School- 75%

2. Springfield Preparatory Charter School – 70%

3. Houston Classical Charter School – 59%

4. Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory – 58%

5. Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School – 55%

Read on to learn more about Resurgence Hall’s performance on the national level!

BES Insights on School Impact - NWEA MAP Top 5 in Math Achievement

When BES Fellows and their schools succeed, we become a step closer to delivering on the promise of an excellent education for every child. 

Today, we continue to celebrate academic excellence by recognizing the highest-performing Fellow-founded schools among the 74 in our network-spanning geographies, grades, and tenure-whose students took the MAP math assessment in the 2023-24 school year. We are also doubly celebrating those who have topped the lists for both math and reading, and were featured in a previous spotlight.

Top 5 Achievement in Math
% of students who scored in the 50th percentile or higher on the Spring 2024 assessment.

1. Springfield Preparatory Charter School – 84%

2. Resurgence Hall Charter School – 73%

3. (3) Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory – 68%

4. (3) Houston Classical Charter School – 68%

5. Equitas Academy Flagship – 62%

Read on to learn more about Resurgence Hall’s performance on the national level!

The Rise Report - October 2024

We’re thrilled to kick off the 2024-2025 school year with great news and even greater momentum! Thanks to the dedication of our staff, scholars, families, and community, the school year is off to a successful start. As we continue to prioritize excellence in both academics and athletics, we are proud to share some of our early achievements with you!

In this issue, you’ll learn more about:

• The academic strides our scholars are making

• Recent victories in athletics that showcase our competitive spirit

•  Engaging performances that demonstrated our commitment to the arts

• A heartfelt story of why the family of Zoey ('28),  Zeleria Johnson and Bernard Coxton, choose to give to Resurgence Hall

• An inspiring interview with the amazing Ms. Mahoney, who has made an impact in and out of the Duke college room

We invite you to read on and celebrate with us! Here’s to a bright and prosperous year ahead!