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#432 of 2,268 schools in GA

Top 19% in state

Mcclure Middle School

Middle School · Cobb County · Kennesaw, GA

A Cobb County middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3660 Old Stilesboro Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152

  • Math 66% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • Reading 63% vs GA 42% (2024)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65.7% (2024 GA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2024 GA)
Math vs. State Avg+23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.2 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2024 GA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 GA)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment6.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$14,680
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Mcclure Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

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2024 GA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2024 GA)
School
State
42%(2024 GA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2013
Math
97%
ELA
100%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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

32.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Mcclure 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,099/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kennesaw), 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

$121,026

Median home value

$385,300

Median rent

$1,695/mo

College educated

52.5%

Homeownership

79.9%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30152; 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
Pine Mountain Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.66–81.8 mi545Compare →
Northwest Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.5K–122.0 mi728Compare →
Awtrey Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–82.7 mi643Compare →
Mt. Paran Christian School Inc.Private · tuition6.3privatePK–122.8 mi1,088Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
#37 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

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

About Mcclure Middle School

Mcclure Middle School is a public middle school in Kennesaw, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 1,003 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mcclure Middle School

What grades does Mcclure Middle School serve?

Mcclure Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mcclure Middle School?

Mcclure Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,003 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcclure Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mcclure Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mcclure Middle School rank in GA?

Mcclure Middle School ranks #432 of 2,268 schools in GA.

What is Mcclure Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mcclure Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Mcclure Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mcclure Middle School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Mcclure Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Mcclure Middle School a Title I school?

No, Mcclure Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcclure Middle School?

32.3% of students at Mcclure 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
1,003
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cobb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
Area population (ZIP 30152)
44,432
Area average commute
31.6 min
Area median age
41.4
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 30152; 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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