Below Average
#1903 of 2,268 schools in GA
Lindley Middle School
Middle School · Cobb County · Mableton, GA
A Cobb County middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 Veterans Memorial Hwy SE, Mableton, GA 30126
- Math 26% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lindley Middle School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lindley Middle 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 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low22/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,975
Median home value
$347,800
Median rent
$1,415/mo
College educated
44.7%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mableton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | 1–12 | 1.6 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Floyd Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 846 | Compare → |
| Betty Gray Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 686 | Compare → |
| Griffin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 982 | Compare → |
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
- #108 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
Lindley Middle School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lindley Middle School
Lindley Middle School is a public middle school in Mableton, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 875 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,903 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lindley Middle School
What grades does Lindley Middle School serve?
Lindley Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lindley Middle School?
Lindley Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 875 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindley Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lindley Middle School rank in GA?
Lindley Middle School ranks #1,903 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Lindley Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lindley Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Lindley Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lindley Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lindley Middle School a charter school?
No, Lindley Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lindley Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lindley Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lindley Middle School?
94.4% of students at Lindley Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 875
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.8%
- Phone
- (770) 819-2496
- Area population (ZIP 30126)
- 43,047
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
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 30126; 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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