Serving 540 students in grades 6-8, Mccleskey Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: McCleskey Middle School serves the northeast area of Marietta, GA, encompassing approximately 8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone being about 3.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mccleskey Middle School's student population of 540 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1983
School Motto
Dragons Run on S.T.E.A.M.
School Rankings
Mccleskey Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccleskey Middle School is 0.66, 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
#596 out of 2192 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue & Kelly Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccleskey Middle School's ranking?
Mccleskey Middle School is ranked #596 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Mccleskey Middle School often compared to?
Mccleskey Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Mccleskey Middle School?
540 students attend Mccleskey Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mccleskey Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccleskey Middle School?
Mccleskey Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mccleskey Middle School offer ?
Mccleskey Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccleskey Middle School part of?
Mccleskey Middle School is part of Cobb County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of Second Semester
January 05, 2027 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
April 05, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 19, 2027 (Wednesday)
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