Summary:
Zip code 30312 in Atlanta is home to 6 schools within Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 4,080 students across elementary and middle grades, with no high schools in the immediate area.
The standout in this zip code is David T Howard Middle School, which ranks in the 91st percentile statewide and posts math proficiency rates (69-73%) that are roughly double the district average. Its Algebra I proficiency of 98.9% and social studies scores of 62.2% far exceed state averages, while its chronic absenteeism rate of 11.2% is the lowest in the area. By contrast, Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3% of Georgia schools, with math proficiency as low as 11.8% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 37.7%. Parkside Elementary School offers a bright spot with exceptional 5th grade ELA proficiency at 67.8% and solid 4th grade math scores, though its overall ranking slipped from the prior year. Wesley International Academy Charter and Martin L. King Junior Middle School perform in the mid-to-low range, with Wesley showing a declining trajectory and MLK Jr. posting math scores in the low 30s.
The economic divide in this zip code is stark: David T Howard serves just 23.5% free/reduced lunch students, while every other school serves 68-100%. Chronic absenteeism tracks closely with performance, from David T Howard's 11.2% to Dunbar's 37.7%. Notably, spending does not predict outcomes—Dunbar spends $36,030 per student (the highest in the zip) yet achieves the lowest scores, while David T Howard spends $23,095. All three middle schools show exceptional Algebra I proficiency (83-99%), suggesting selective enrollment of advanced students. For families, the choice between David T Howard and other area schools represents a significant difference in educational opportunity.
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