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#944 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 42% in state
Sandy Springs Middle School
Middle School · Fulton County · Atlanta, GA
A Fulton County middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8750 Pride Pl, Atlanta, GA 30350
- Math 29% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandy Springs Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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
65.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sandy Springs 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 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low3/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,633
Median home value
$512,800
Median rent
$1,645/mo
College educated
63.4%
Homeownership
46%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30350; 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 Cottage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| The Swift SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | 1–8 | 1.4 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| St Francis Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 834 | Compare → |
| Summit Autism Center of Atlanta Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | 1–7 | 2.4 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fulton County
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #61 of 104
- District spending per student
- $15,183NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandy Springs Middle School is listed in Fulton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandy Springs Middle School
Sandy Springs Middle School is a public middle school in Atlanta, GA, part of Fulton County, serving approximately 774 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #944 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandy Springs Middle School
What grades does Sandy Springs Middle School serve?
Sandy Springs Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sandy Springs Middle School?
Sandy Springs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 774 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Springs Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandy Springs Middle School rank in GA?
Sandy Springs Middle School ranks #944 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Sandy Springs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandy Springs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Sandy Springs Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandy Springs Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Sandy Springs Middle School a charter school?
No, Sandy Springs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandy Springs Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sandy Springs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandy Springs Middle School?
65.6% of students at Sandy Springs 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
- 774
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (470) 254-4970
- Area population (ZIP 30350)
- 35,809
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 30350; 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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