Summary:
The 30354 zip code area is home to 4 schools - 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools serve a community with high levels of economic disadvantage, the data reveals significant academic challenges, with students consistently performing well below state and district averages on standardized tests.
Hapeville Elementary School stands out as the highest performing school in the area, with stronger test scores across English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the other elementary schools and the Fulton County and Atlanta Public Schools averages. It also has a higher 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Heritage Academy Elementary School has the lowest overall performance, but it stands out for having a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.3, significantly lower than the other schools.
The graduation rate at South Atlanta High School was 84.4% in 2021-2022, which is below the state average. Across all schools, test scores are consistently well below state and district averages, with proficiency rates often in the single digits. This is a concerning trend, especially given that all 4 schools have 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the student population. Despite the high poverty levels, the schools appear to be receiving above-average funding per student, but this has not translated into stronger academic outcomes.
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