Very Good
#590 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 26% in state
Willis A. Sutton Middle School
Middle School · Atlanta Public Schools · Atlanta, GA
An Atlanta Public Schools middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2875 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
- Math 43% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willis A. Sutton Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willis A. Sutton 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
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 15Somewhat 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
$107,836
Median home value
$703,500
Median rent
$1,914/mo
College educated
77.7%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30305; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Cumberland Academy of GeorgiaPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 4–12 | 1.2 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| The Westminster SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,900 | Compare → |
| Holy Spirit Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Atlanta Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 87
- Rank in district
- #26 of 86
- District spending per student
- $23,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willis A. Sutton Middle School is listed in Atlanta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willis A. Sutton Middle School
Willis A. Sutton Middle School is a public middle school in Atlanta, GA, part of Atlanta Public Schools, serving approximately 1,555 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #590 of 2,268 schools in GA.
State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willis A. Sutton Middle School
What grades does Willis A. Sutton Middle School serve?
Willis A. Sutton Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Willis A. Sutton Middle School?
Willis A. Sutton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,555 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis A. Sutton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis A. Sutton Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willis A. Sutton Middle School rank in GA?
Willis A. Sutton Middle School ranks #590 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Willis A. Sutton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willis A. Sutton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Willis A. Sutton Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willis A. Sutton Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Willis A. Sutton Middle School a charter school?
No, Willis A. Sutton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willis A. Sutton Middle School a Title I school?
No, Willis A. Sutton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willis A. Sutton Middle School?
42.8% of students at Willis A. Sutton 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
- 1,555
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 102
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (404) 802-5600
- Area population (ZIP 30305)
- 27,420
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 30305; 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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