Summary:
Zip code 30313 in Atlanta, Georgia, is served by a single school, Centennial Place Academy (Charter), a K-8 charter school within the Atlanta Public Schools district, enrolling 757 students in a high-poverty area where all students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Centennial Place Academy stands out for its exceptional Algebra I performance, with 61.9% of students scoring proficient—far exceeding the district (41.7%) and state (48.1%) averages. This is a remarkable achievement given the school's demographics. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $24,409 per pupil and maintaining a favorable 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. However, the school faces significant challenges, most notably chronic absenteeism at 32.4%, nearly double the state rate of 17.7%. This likely contributes to a "middle school cliff" in math, where proficiency drops from 48.6% in 3rd grade to just 19.5% in 6th grade, well below state averages. Science proficiency also lags, with only 14.3% of 8th graders proficient compared to 29.7% statewide.
Despite these hurdles, the school is on a clear upward trajectory. State rankings have improved from the 24th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 39th percentile in 2025-2026. Year-over-year gains are substantial across nearly every subject, including a 22.4-point jump in 8th grade social studies (12.5% to 34.9%) and a 15.6-point gain in 4th grade math (28.2% to 43.8%). The school's 8th grade math proficiency (41.2%) now exceeds the district average (38.6%). While overall proficiency still trails state averages in most areas, the consistent improvement, strong Algebra I results, and significant resource investment suggest that Centennial Place Academy is making meaningful progress and may be a school to watch for continued growth.
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