Mary Lin Elementary School

586 Candler Park Dr Ne
Atlanta, GA 30307
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 628 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary Lin Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 1% in GA
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary Lin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Mary Lin Elementary School's student population of 628 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
628 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mary Lin Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Lin Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#17 out of 2204 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mary Lin Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mary Lin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mary Lin 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 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mary Lin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
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Black
10%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mary Lin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mary Lin Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mary Lin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mary Lin Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Mary Lin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mary Lin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mary Lin 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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Lin Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Lin Elementary School is ranked #17 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mary Lin Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Lin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springdale Park Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mary Lin Elementary School?
628 students attend Mary Lin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mary Lin Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Lin Elementary School?
Mary Lin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Lin Elementary School offer ?
Mary Lin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Lin Elementary School part of?
Mary Lin Elementary School is part of Atlanta School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary Lin Elementary School located?
Mary Lin Elementary School is located in the Candler Park neighborhood of Atlanta, GA.

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Date
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 628 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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