Summary:
Zip code 30313 in Atlanta is home to one elementary school, Centennial Place Academy (Charter), a K-8 charter school within the Atlanta Public Schools district, serving 757 students in a high-poverty area where 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Centennial Place Academy stands out for its strong upward trajectory. The school has improved its state ranking from the 24th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 39th percentile in 2025-2026, moving up 204 positions. This momentum is reflected in dramatic year-over-year test score gains across nearly every subject and grade level. Most notably, 4th grade mathematics jumped 15.6 points, 3rd grade mathematics rose 12.3 points, and 8th grade social studies surged 22.4 points. The school also excels in advanced math, with an Algebra I proficiency rate of 61.9%—well above both the district (41.7%) and state (48.1%). However, challenges remain. Chronic absenteeism sits at 32.4%, nearly double the state average of 17.7%, and the school shows a pronounced "middle school dip" in mathematics, with 6th grade proficiency at just 19.5% compared to 48.6% in 3rd grade. Science scores in 5th and 8th grades also lag behind state averages, though both improved significantly from the prior year.
Despite spending a substantial $24,409 per student and maintaining a favorable 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio, overall performance remains below state averages in most subjects. Still, the consistent improvements across multiple metrics suggest recent interventions are working. With its high investment, low class sizes, and strong gains in advanced coursework, Centennial Place Academy appears to be on a positive trajectory that could bring it to state-average performance within a few years if current growth rates continue.
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