- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marietta, GA
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
Federal NCES profile for Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130351002621
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #4 of 12
- middle schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy ranks #4 of 12 middle schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
District: Marietta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130351002621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 130351002621 · Marietta, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 13.8:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Marietta High School (2,526 students)
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marietta High
Marietta High School
2,526 students
- Marietta Middl
Marietta Middle School
1,352 students
- Lockheed Eleme 734
Lockheed Elementary School
734 students
- This school 678
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
678 students
- West Side Elem 556
West Side Elementary School
556 students
- Dunleith Eleme 554
Dunleith Elementary School
554 students
What this shows Marietta Sixth Grade Academy reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marietta Sixth Grade Academy compares
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 3% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 45% in Georgia - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,612
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
African American 31.0%
White 21.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marietta City reports $17,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marietta Sixth Grade Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marietta Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lockheed Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunleith Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marietta Sixth Grade Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Marietta
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
East Cobb Middle School
Standard public school
1,352 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Marietta Middle School
Standard public school
1,352 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Dickerson Middle School
Standard public school
1,225 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Dodgen Middle School
Standard public school
1,178 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Hightower Trail Middle School
Standard public school
944 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Mabry Middle School
Standard public school
938 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
How many students attend Marietta Sixth Grade Academy?
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy has 678 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marietta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is 13.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy?
59.1% of students at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marietta Sixth Grade Academy?
The largest demographic group at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marietta Sixth Grade Academy?
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marietta Sixth Grade Academy rank among middle schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy ranks #4 of 12 middle schools in Marietta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Marietta on the city page.
What other schools are in Marietta City?
Besides Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (2,526 students), Marietta Middle School (1,352 students), and Lockheed Elementary School (734 students). See the Marietta City district page for the complete list.