Mccleskey Middle School
Mccleskey Middle School serves 670 students in grades 6-8.
Mccleskey Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (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 57% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Mccleskey Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Mccleskey Middle School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 670 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mccleskey Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Mccleskey Middle School is 0.62, 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 Testing Rank | #416 out of 2188 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 15% |
| Black | 17% | 37% |
| White | 56% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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 Mccleskey Middle School is Kell High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Simpson Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nicholson Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marietta Nicholson Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 521 students10
0.1 miles
1599 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 928-5573 0.1 PK-5 521 - Marietta Keheley Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 504 students10
1.0 miles
1985 Kemp Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7836 1 K-5 504 - Marietta Kell High School Math: 49% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,517 student10
1.0 miles
4770 Lee Waters Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7844 1 9-12 1,517 - Marietta Rocky Mount Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 595 students10
1.4 miles
2400 Rocky Mountain Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 591-5050 1.4 PK-5 595 - Marietta Blackwell Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 727 students10
1.6 miles
3470 Canton Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7600 1.6 PK-5 727
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