Serving 756 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Centennial Place (Charter) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Centennial Place (Charter)'s student population of 756 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Centennial Place (Charter) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Centennial Place (Charter) is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1829 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
18%
Black
87%
36%
White
2%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centennial Place (Charter)'s ranking?
Centennial Place (Charter) is ranked #1829 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Centennial Place (Charter) often compared to?
Centennial Place (Charter)is often viewed alongside schools like Deerwood Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Centennial Place (Charter)?
756 students attend Centennial Place (Charter).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Centennial Place (Charter) students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Centennial Place (Charter)?
Centennial Place (Charter) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Centennial Place (Charter) offer ?
Centennial Place (Charter) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Centennial Place (Charter) part of?
Centennial Place (Charter) is part of Atlanta Public Schools School District.
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