Very Good
#808 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 36% in state
Pearson Middle School
Middle School · Cobb County · Marietta, GA
A Cobb County middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
240 Barber Road, Marietta, GA 30060
- Math 15% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pearson Middle School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 19% across the 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pearson 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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 Stonehaven SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–10 | 0.1 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Marietta Sixth Grade AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6 | 2.2 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Marietta Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 1,302 | 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.
Cobb County
- Schools in district
- 110
- Rank in district
- #61 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
Pearson Middle School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pearson Middle School
Pearson Middle School is a public middle school in Marietta, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 839 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #808 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pearson Middle School
What grades does Pearson Middle School serve?
Pearson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pearson Middle School?
Pearson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 839 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearson Middle School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pearson Middle School rank in GA?
Pearson Middle School ranks #808 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Pearson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pearson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Pearson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pearson Middle School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Pearson Middle School a charter school?
No, Pearson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pearson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pearson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pearson Middle School?
92.6% of students at Pearson 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
- 839
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (770) 429-6012
- 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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