Atlanta C-3

The Atlanta C-3 district in Atlanta contains two schools: Atlanta Elementary and Atlanta High. Based on the data, Atlanta Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state with impressive academic achievement. In contrast, Atlanta High has room for improvement, particularly in its standardized test scores, despite maintaining an excellent 100% graduation rate.

Atlanta Elementary boasts exceptional academic performance, with 90% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in mathematics and 70% proficient or better in English language arts on the MAP tests. These scores significantly exceed the state and district averages. The school has also maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the past, indicating its consistent high-quality education. In comparison, Atlanta High has lower MAP test scores, though still above the state averages in Algebra I and Biology I.

Both schools serve a significant population of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is often associated with lower academic performance. However, Atlanta Elementary has been able to overcome this challenge and maintain its exceptional academic achievement, suggesting effective strategies for supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The district may benefit from further investigation into the practices and strategies that have enabled Atlanta Elementary to succeed and potentially apply those lessons to support the growth and development of Atlanta High.