Simpson Middle School
Simpson Middle School serves 936 students in grades 6-8.
Simpson Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (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 71% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Simpson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Simpson Middle School's student population of 936 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 936 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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School Comparison
Simpson Middle School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Simpson Middle School is 0.56, 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 | #118 out of 2188 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 10% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 11% | 37% |
| White | 64% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 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 Simpson Middle School is Lassiter High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mccleskey Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Addison Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Marietta Lassiter High School Math: 85% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 2,192 students10
0.7 miles
2601 Shallowford Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(678) 494-7863 0.7 9-12 2,192 - Marietta Addison Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 631 students10
0.8 miles
3055 Ebenezer Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-2700 0.8 PK-5 631 - Marietta Mountain View Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 754 students10
1.0 miles
3151 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-7265 1 PK-5 754 - Marietta Rocky Mount Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 595 students10
1.1 miles
2400 Rocky Mountain Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 591-5050 1.1 PK-5 595 - Marietta Sprayberry High School Math: 43% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,705 student10
1.7 miles
2525 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 578-3200 1.7 9-12 1,705
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