Lindley 6th Grade Academy
Tel:
(770)819-2414
- Lindley 6th Grade Academy serves 502 students in grades 6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Lindley 6th Grade Academy's student population of 502 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 |
| Total Students | 502 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lindley 6th Grade Academy's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lindley 6th Grade Academy is 0.54, 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 | #1535 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 15% |
| Black | 56% | 37% |
| White | 4% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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 Lindley 6th Grade Academy is Corretta Scott King Womens' Leadership Academy (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lindley Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Nickajack Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Smyrna Nickajack Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1058 students
1.7 miles
4555 Mavell Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678)842-5814 1.7 PK-5 1058 - Smyrna King Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 942 students
2.5 miles
1041 Reed Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678)842-6944 2.5 PK-5 942 - Mableton Lindley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1055 students
2.5 miles
50 Veterans Memorial Hwy Se
Mableton, GA 30126
(770)819-2496 2.5 6-8 1055 - Smyrna Griffin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1295 students
2.6 miles
4010 King Springs Rd Se
Smyrna, GA 30082
(678)842-6917 2.6 6-8 1295 - Atlanta Scott Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 393 students
2.6 miles
1752 Hollywood Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404)802-7000 2.6 PK-5 393
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