Serving 702 students in grades 6-8, Betty Gray Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 702 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lindley 6th Grade Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mableton, GA, covering approximately 321.1 square miles. The average distance from the school to the zone's edge is about 10.4 miles, with the furthest edge reaching 21.3 miles, making typical drives to the school range from 15 to 20 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Betty Gray Middle School's student population of 702 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
702 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
One Team, One Goal, Student Success
School Rankings
Betty Gray Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Betty Gray Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1490 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betty Gray Middle School's ranking?
Betty Gray Middle School is ranked #1490 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Betty Gray Middle School often compared to?
Betty Gray Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mason Creek Middle School, East Cobb Middle School, Chestnut Log Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Betty Gray Middle School?
702 students attend Betty Gray Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Betty Gray Middle School students are Black, 44% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Betty Gray Middle School?
Betty Gray Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Betty Gray Middle School offer ?
Betty Gray Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Betty Gray Middle School part of?
Betty Gray Middle School is part of Cobb County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 19, 2027 (Wednesday)
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