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#3 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 1% in state

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics

Elementary School · Marietta City · Marietta, GA

A Marietta City elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

311 Aviation Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30060

  • Math 93% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 92% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics10.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency93% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency91.7% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+50.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+49.9 pts
Overall Proficiency92% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+32.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$17,612
Chronic Absenteeism6.1%

Students at Marietta Center for Advanced Academics score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency93%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency92%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 92% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2011
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2024
Math
93%
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 93% (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

33.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marietta Center for Advanced Academics 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

$62,180

Median home value

$282,200

Median rent

$1,344/mo

College educated

28.7%

Homeownership

47.8%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30060; 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
Park Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–50.5 mi454Compare →
Acton Academy MariettaPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–60.7 mi17Compare →
Powers Ferry Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–51.8 mi388Compare →
Lockheed Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.6PK–51.9 mi719Compare →

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.

Marietta City

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#1 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

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics is listed in Marietta City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marietta Center for Advanced Academics

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics is a public elementary school in Marietta, GA, part of Marietta City, serving approximately 295 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marietta Center for Advanced Academics

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 #3 of 2,268 schools in GA.

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

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
295
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Cobb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.1%
Area population (ZIP 30060)
39,313
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
30.7
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 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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