Enrollment
678
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marietta Sixth Grade Academy compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Marietta, Georgia, enrolling 678 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 678 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 395 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 244 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 678 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Marietta's middle schools, it stands alongside East Cobb Middle School (1,352 students): Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 16.9:1).
Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (2,526 students) and Marietta Middle School (1,352 students) alongside Marietta Sixth Grade Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marietta Sixth Grade Academy compares
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,205
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $13,863
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marietta City, which includes Marietta Sixth Grade Academy.
$16,205
Per student
+17%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.0%
State 33.2%
Federal 12.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~678 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Marietta Sixth Grade Academy a good school?
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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