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Public elementary school · Marietta City · Marietta, Georgia

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics rates 9.1, above the middle of Marietta City's elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.3.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.1this school

9.1 on a one-to-ten scale; the Marietta City median is 8.3.

#44 of 2,270 schools in Georgia · Marietta City: 8 elementary schools rated, median 8.3

The brief

A Marietta City elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 44 of 2,270 schools in Georgia and 4 of 12 in Marietta City.

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics is listed in Marietta City, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math97%54 points above the Georgia average of 43%267 students tested · 2025 GA
Reading92%52 points above the Georgia average of 40%267 students tested · 2025 GA
Proficiency has held near 95% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 GA; 32 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.5
50% of the rating
Academics
10.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.4
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2025

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 · 2025 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 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 · 2025 GA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 GA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 30060; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$62,180
Median home value
$282,200
Median rent
$1,344/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
12.5%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30060; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
70
Very Walkable
Transit Score
46
Some Transit
Bike Score
29
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,825/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Marietta. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Marietta), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
33.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Marietta Center for Advanced Academics.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Marietta Center for Advanced Academics

Sources:School's websiteWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics (MCAA) is an elementary school located in Georgia. The school has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top 10 Best Elementary School in Georgia 1. Additionally, MCAA became the first elementary school in Georgia to earn the Ocean Guardianship Distinction 1. The school's principal is Mrs. Heather Woods, who provides updates through a principal's newsletter 1. MCAA offers before and after school programs for students 1. The school participates in state and standardized testing, including GA Milestones Testing and Spring MAP Testing 2. Academic milestones are scheduled for various subjects, including ELA, Science, and Math, across different grade levels 1. The school also hosts events such as PTA Dress Down Days and field trips, including a 5th-grade trip to Chattanooga 1.
Sources (2)
  1. mcaa.marietta-city.org
  2. web.archive.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Marietta Center for Advanced Academics serve?

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Marietta Center for Advanced Academics?

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marietta Center for Advanced Academics?

The student-teacher ratio at Marietta Center for Advanced Academics is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marietta Center for Advanced Academics rank in GA?

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics ranks #44 of 2,270 schools in GA.

What is Marietta Center for Advanced Academics's MySchoolScout rating?

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Marietta Center for Advanced Academics?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marietta Center for Advanced Academics a charter school?

No, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marietta Center for Advanced Academics a Title I school?

No, Marietta Center for Advanced Academics is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marietta Center for Advanced Academics?

33.6% of students at Marietta Center for Advanced Academics 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 facts

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
295
Student-teacher ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Cobb County
Rank in district
#4 of 12
Schools in district
13
District spending per student
$17,612
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 30060)
39,313
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
30.7

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.