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#1981 of 2,268 schools in GA

Mableton Elementary School

Elementary School · Cobb County · Mableton, GA

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

5220 Church St SW, Mableton, GA 30126

  • Math 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.1% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.7 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$14,680
Chronic Absenteeism28.7%

Students at Mableton Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 67 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
80%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
26%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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

89.3%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Mableton 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

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
Sanders Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–51.9 mi619Compare →
Clay-harmony Leland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–52.0 mi988Compare →
Mableton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.1private1–122.1 mi42Compare →
Amana Academy West AtlantaCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–82.2 mi206Compare →

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.

Cobb County

Schools in district
110
Rank in district
#109 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

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

About Mableton Elementary School

Mableton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mableton, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 910 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,981 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mableton Elementary School

What grades does Mableton Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Mableton Elementary School?

Mableton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 910 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Mableton Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mableton Elementary School rank in GA?

Mableton Elementary School ranks #1,981 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Mableton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mableton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Mableton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mableton Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mableton Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Mableton Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

89.3% of students at Mableton 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
910
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
78
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cobb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.7%
Area population (ZIP 30126)
43,047
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
38.8
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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