Marietta Center For Advanced Academics
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics serves 334 students in grades 3-5.
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics placed in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2013, 2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 334 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Marietta Center For Advanced Academics is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Marietta Center For Advanced Academics is 0.70, which is more 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 Testing Rank | #8 out of 2188 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 89% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 15% |
| Black | 22% | 37% |
| White | 46% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marietta City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Marietta Center For Advanced Academics is George W. Hartmann Center (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Marietta Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marietta Marietta Sixth Grade Academy Math: 42% | Reading: 41%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6 | 736 students10
0.1 miles
340 Aviation Rd Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3115 0.1 6 736 - Marietta Park Street Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 552 students10
0.4 miles
105 Park St Se
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-3180 0.4 PK-5 552 - Marietta George W. Hartmann Center Alternative School Grades: 10-11 | 11 students
1.1 miles
729 Lawrence St Ne
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 971-7801 1.1 10-11 11 - Marietta Marietta Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 1,276 student10
1.8 miles
121 Winn St Nw
Marietta, GA 30064
(770) 422-0311 1.8 7-8 1,276 - Marietta Lockheed Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 26%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 773 students10
1.9 miles
1205 Merritt Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 429-3196 1.9 PK-5 773
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