Summary:
Zip code 30276, encompassing the Senoia area, is served by a single middle school, East Coweta Middle School, which educates students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Coweta County School District.
East Coweta Middle School is on a strong upward trajectory, climbing from the 56th to the 79th percentile in state rankings over the past two years. The school’s standout strengths are in 8th grade, where Mathematics proficiency reached 58.7% and Science hit 44.7%—both dramatically outpacing state averages by 12.4 and 15.0 points, respectively. These 8th grade scores represent remarkable year-over-year gains, with Mathematics jumping 18.1 points and Science improving 15.9 points. The school also excels in 6th grade Mathematics at 55.1% proficiency, a 14.4-point advantage over the state. However, this same 6th grade subject saw a notable 9.1-point decline from the prior year, which warrants monitoring. In Social Studies, 8th graders achieved 46.2% proficiency, exceeding the state by 6 points.
While academics are strong, chronic absenteeism stands at 20.5%, higher than both the district (19.2%) and state (17.7%) averages—an area that could impact future performance. The most recent ELA data from 2024-2025 shows a declining trend by grade, with 8th grade proficiency at 40.6%, only slightly above the state average but below the district’s 46.4%. With 38.34% of students receiving free/reduced lunch, the school serves a moderate-income population yet consistently outperforms state averages. Per-student spending of $11,569 and a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio suggest efficient resource use. Overall, East Coweta Middle School is a rapidly improving institution with exceptional 8th grade math and science results, though absenteeism and ELA performance remain areas for attention.
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