Very Good
#744 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 33% in state
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
Middle School · Marietta City · Marietta, GA
A Marietta City middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
340 Aviation Rd SE, Marietta, GA 30060
- Math 36% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
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 41% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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
71%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marietta Sixth Grade Academy 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Walker SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 858 | Compare → |
| The Stonehaven SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–10 | 2.1 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Pearson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 839 | Compare → |
| Destinations Career Academy of Georgia (virtual)Charter · enrollment unverified | 2.1 | 6–9 | 3.5 mi | 605 | 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.
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.
Marietta City
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 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 Sixth Grade Academy is listed in Marietta City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is a public middle school in Marietta, GA, part of Marietta City, serving approximately 670 students in grades 6th-6th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #744 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
What grades does Marietta Sixth Grade Academy serve?
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Marietta Sixth Grade Academy?
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy has an enrollment of approximately 670 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marietta Sixth Grade Academy rank in GA?
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy ranks #744 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Marietta Sixth Grade Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Marietta Sixth Grade Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marietta Sixth Grade Academy a charter school?
No, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marietta Sixth Grade Academy a Title I school?
No, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marietta Sixth Grade Academy?
71.0% of students at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 670
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (770) 429-3115
- Area population (ZIP 30060)
- 39,313
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 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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