East Cobb Middle School
- East Cobb Middle School serves 1,263 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.
- East Cobb Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 61%.
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%)
School Overview
- East Cobb Middle School's student population of 1,263 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,263 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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School Comparison
- East Cobb Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,185 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of East Cobb Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #921 out of 2185 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| 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 | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 16% |
| Black | 46% | 37% |
| White | 20% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cobb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
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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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