East Cobb Middle School
- East Cobb Middle School serves 1,170 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
Top Placements
East Cobb Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- East Cobb Middle School's student population of 1,170 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,170 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- East Cobb Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Cobb Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #781 out of 2,174 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 15% |
| Black | 46% | 37% |
| White | 22% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cobb County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to East Cobb Middle School is Wheeler High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dodgen Middle School (3.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sedalia Park Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marietta Wheeler High School Grades: 9-12 | 2165 students
0.1 miles
375 Holt Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30068
(770)578-3266 0.1 9-12 2165 - Marietta Sedalia Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 892 students
1.0 miles
2230 Lower Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770)509-5162 1.0 PK-5 892 - Marietta Eastvalley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 717 students
1.1 miles
2570 Lower Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30068
(770)578-7214 1.1 PK-5 717 - Marietta Powers Ferry Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 414 students
1.6 miles
403 Powers Ferry Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770)578-7936 1.6 PK-5 414 - Marietta Sope Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1128 students
1.8 miles
3320 Paper Mill Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30067
(770)916-7085 1.8 PK-5 1128
School Reviews
| 5 Love, love, love this school. Both of my children have had excellent experiences and I am very pleased with their academics, the teachers and the administration. - Posted by Parent - Tea |
| 2 Administrators are vey biased and unfair!! I came to the school to address a concern I have with my child and they treated me like I was unworthy. I have never experience this type of treatment from educator or adminstrator - Posted by Parent - perce |
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