Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 75551 (Atlanta, TX) are all part of the Atlanta Independent School District (Isd), serving 1,929 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a community where a majority of students are economically disadvantaged.
Atlanta Elementary (grades 3-5) is the academic standout, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 72nd percentile statewide. It consistently beats state averages, with 4th-grade math proficiency (63.95%) a remarkable 14.67 points above the Texas average. In contrast, Atlanta Middle (grades 6-8) presents a paradox: while its students struggle with standard grade-level math (scoring below state averages), its advanced Algebra I program is exceptional, with 97.3% of test-takers proficient—nearly double the state average. Atlanta High School (grades 9-12) is the graduation champion, boasting a perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate. It also has the district’s highest per-student spending ($14,426) and lowest student-to-teacher ratio (9.9:1), though it shows clear weaknesses in STEM subjects like Algebra I (34.78% proficient vs. 54.03% statewide). Atlanta Pri (PK-2) serves the youngest students with the highest economic disadvantage rate (71.32%) but receives the least funding per student ($8,871).
A key takeaway is the district’s "inverted" spending model: the school with the most disadvantaged students gets the least funding, while the high school with the fewest disadvantaged students gets the most. Another strength is consistent elementary reading performance, with 5 out of 6 reading tests across grades 3-8 meeting or exceeding state averages, indicating a solid literacy foundation. For parents, Atlanta Elementary offers the strongest academics, while Atlanta High School guarantees on-time graduation but requires extra support in math and science.
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