Due West Elementary School

3900 Due West Rd Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Due West Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10% in GA
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Due West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Due West Elementary School's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
590 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Due West Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Due West Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#211 out of 2168 schools
(Top 10%)
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56%
36%
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57%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Due West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
18%
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Black
10%
36%
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White
65%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Due West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Due West Elementary School's ranking?
Due West Elementary School is ranked #211 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Due West Elementary School?
590 students attend Due West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Due West Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Due West Elementary School?
Due West Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Due West Elementary School offer ?
Due West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Due West Elementary School part of?
Due West Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.

School Reviews

5   8/11/2011
This is a small school with a seasoned staff that really cares about the students. The grounds and building have recently been updated. The PTA is very active and the school welcomes parents and families to join. They have wonderful enrichment and after-school activities.
- Posted by Parent - jlafl

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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