Skip to main content

Excellent

#54 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 2% in state

East Side Elementary School

Elementary School · Cobb County · Marietta, GA

A Cobb County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3850 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062

  • Math 83% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 77% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency82.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+40.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+34.9 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)75% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$14,680
Chronic Absenteeism7.7%

Students at East Side Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency83%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency77%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
96%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2019
Math
81%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2024
Math
83%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (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

10%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where East Side 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,114/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$128,981

Median home value

$456,500

Median rent

$1,761/mo

College educated

60.1%

Homeownership

81.5%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30062; 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
Mde School of East CobbPrivate · tuition7.0privateK–110.9 mi58Compare →
Mt Bethel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–121.2 mi684Compare →
Mount Bethel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–51.3 mi919Compare →
Johnson Ferry Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–121.4 mi464Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Cobb County

Schools in district
110
Rank in district
#6 of 110
District spending per student
$14,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

East Side Elementary School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About East Side Elementary School

East Side Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marietta, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 1,066 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about East Side Elementary School

What grades does East Side Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend East Side Elementary School?

East Side Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,066 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does East Side Elementary School rank in GA?

East Side Elementary School ranks #54 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is East Side Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

East Side Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 East Side Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, East Side Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is East Side Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is East Side Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

10.0% of students at East Side 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
1,066
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cobb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.7%
Area population (ZIP 30062)
63,105
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
41.1
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 30062; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.