Excellent
#38 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 2% in state
Timber Ridge Elementary School
Elementary School · Cobb County · Marietta, GA
A Cobb County elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5000 Timber Ridge Rd, Marietta, GA 30068
- Math 87% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 88% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Timber Ridge Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
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 87% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 88% (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
6.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Timber Ridge Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat 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
$142,911
Median home value
$564,400
Median rent
$1,711/mo
College educated
74.4%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30068; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Cobb Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Mount Bethel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 919 | Compare → |
| High Meadows SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Mde School of East CobbPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–11 | 1.5 mi | 58 | 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.
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
- #5 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
Timber Ridge Elementary School is listed in Cobb County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Timber Ridge Elementary School
Timber Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school in Marietta, GA, part of Cobb County, serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #38 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Timber Ridge Elementary School
What grades does Timber Ridge Elementary School serve?
Timber Ridge Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Timber Ridge Elementary School?
Timber Ridge Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timber Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Timber Ridge Elementary 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 Timber Ridge Elementary School rank in GA?
Timber Ridge Elementary School ranks #38 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Timber Ridge Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Timber Ridge Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Timber Ridge Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Timber Ridge Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Timber Ridge Elementary School a charter school?
No, Timber Ridge Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Timber Ridge Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Timber Ridge Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Timber Ridge Elementary School?
6.1% of students at Timber Ridge Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cobb County
- Phone
- (770) 642-5621
- Area population (ZIP 30068)
- 33,040
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 30068; 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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