Marietta Sixth Grade Academy

Marietta Sixth Grade Academy

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 6
340 Aviation Rd SE,  Marietta, GA
Marietta City Schools
4.1
661 Students
B+
Niche Grade
Located in the northern portion of Southeast Marietta, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is a grade six public school that puts the student at the center of learning concerning the world around them. Enrollment is over 600 students with a relaxed dress code. Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program school. The school focuses on local, state and national curricula in combination with arts, foreign language and technology. This robust curriculum empowers students in the program to be real-world critical and reflective thinkers. Academic programs are English, accelerated math, earth science and social studies. Athletic programs include basketball and football. Electives offered at this school include art, band, chorus, orchestra and theatre arts. Marietta Sixth Grade Academy offers many clubs that students can join based on their personal interests such as a hair styling club, book club, anime club and gardening club to name a few. The school participates in the Learn 24/7 program that allows students to check out library books with their student numbers and utilize databases online. Students can have a balance of rigorous academic work while also being part of a club that they are passionate about at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy.

School Details

Head of School
Corey Lawson
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
10.4%
State Average
13%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
334:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Hispanic
39.8%
Black
34.5%
White
18.9%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

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4.1 12 Reviews
4.0 parent
10/26/2023
It feels like the teachers care about my sons progress which is always nice.
5.0 parent
10/26/2023
Teachers are committed to encouraging patent involvement
5.0 parent
10/24/2023
Muy buena hasta el momento , estoy feliz por que mi hija está aprendiendo mucho
5.0 parent
5/22/2018
Mr. Lawson is an amazing Principal, therefore it's not surprising that he has an awesome staff. The school counselor Ms. Campbell is the most professional, kindhearted, intelligent, caring and supportive person; I also echo these same thoughts for Mr. Lawson and Ms. Flanders. All of my daughter teac...

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