Summary:
The 30306 zip code area in Atlanta, Georgia is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary school, 0 middle schools, 0 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The standout school in this area is Springdale Park Elementary School, which has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Georgia and outperforms the Atlanta Public Schools district and the state of Georgia on state assessments.
Springdale Park Elementary School has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranked 34th out of 1,248 Georgia elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's exceptional student performance is reflected in its significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for grades 3-5. In contrast, the alternative schools in the area, Hillside Conant School and Union High School of Laurel Heights, face challenges with lower enrollment, higher free/reduced lunch rates, and significantly lower performance on state assessments.
The data suggests that funding and resource disparities may play a role in the performance differences between the schools. Springdale Park Elementary School has a significantly higher spending per student ($12,773) compared to the national average, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes. In contrast, the alternative schools likely have fewer resources and funding, which could be a factor in their lower performance. The presence of these alternative schools, however, highlights the community's commitment to providing diverse educational options to meet the needs of all students.
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