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#538 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 24% in state

Dunleith Elementary School

Elementary School · Marietta City · Marietta, GA

A Marietta City elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

120 Saine Dr SW, Marietta, GA 30008

  • Math 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.4% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$17,612
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Dunleith Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
86%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
33%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
33%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

88.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Dunleith Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Atlanta map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,114/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marietta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$73,130

Median home value

$269,600

Median rent

$1,416/mo

College educated

28.3%

Homeownership

59%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fair Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–50.7 mi724Compare →
The Stonehaven SchoolPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–100.8 mi216Compare →
Hickory Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–51.4 mi396Compare →
International Academy of SmyrnaCharter · enrollment unverified8.6K–51.5 mi301Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Marietta City

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#5 of 12
District spending per student
$17,612NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dunleith Elementary School is listed in Marietta City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dunleith Elementary School

Dunleith Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marietta, GA, part of Marietta City, serving approximately 556 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #538 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dunleith Elementary School

What grades does Dunleith Elementary School serve?

Dunleith Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Dunleith Elementary School?

Dunleith Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunleith Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dunleith Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dunleith Elementary School rank in GA?

Dunleith Elementary School ranks #538 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Dunleith Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dunleith Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dunleith Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunleith Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dunleith Elementary School a charter school?

No, Dunleith Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dunleith Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Dunleith Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunleith Elementary School?

88.7% of students at Dunleith Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
556
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Cobb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
Area population (ZIP 30008)
35,598
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
34.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30008; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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