Tucker Middle School

Tucker Middle School serves 1,199 students in grades 6-8 in Tucker, Georgia, operating as part of the DeKalb County school system. With 86 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1, providing reasonable class sizes for middle school learners. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an 8.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #325 out of 2,271 schools statewide, placing it in the 86th percentile of Georgia schools.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 59% scoring proficient or above across grade levels, while 34% achieve proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. This solid academic foundation reflects the school's 8.4 out of 10 academic score. Tucker Middle School draws from a stable suburban community where the median household income reaches $79,693 and 43% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's median home value of $308,600 and relatively low poverty rate of 11.3% indicate a well-established area that values education. Located on Idlewood Road in this large suburban setting, the school serves families in a community of nearly 40,000 residents who have chosen Tucker for its combination of educational opportunities and suburban amenities.