How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Marietta Sixth Grade Academy | Pearson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Marietta, GA | Marietta, GA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 678 | 806 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.2:1 | 13.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.5% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Marietta Sixth Grade Academy | Pearson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,612 | $14,680 |
| District | Marietta City | Cobb County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Marietta Sixth Grade Academy | Pearson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.8% | 3.2% |
| African American | 31.0% | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.4% | 84.1% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 0.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Marietta Sixth Grade Academy | Pearson Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 330:1 | 288:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.3% | 23.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 144 | 296 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.