Marietta Center for Advanced Academics

268 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

The Marietta Center for Advanced Academics (MCAA) is a specialized magnet school within the Marietta City Schools district, serving students in grades 3 through 5. The school is distinguished by its focus on a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum that emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By utilizing an integrated approach to learning, MCAA encourages students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills, preparing them for success in higher-level academic environments.

Beyond its core academics, MCAA is recognized for its unique learning culture, which frequently incorporates project-based learning and hands-on explorations. The school aims to challenge high-achieving students by providing an accelerated pace of instruction and a focus on advanced content areas. As a result, MCAA serves as a hub for gifted and talented students in the community, fostering an environment where curiosity and academic ambition are at the forefront of the educational experience.

268

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marietta Center for Advanced Academics
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	44
Black	90
Asian	29
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Black
90 (33.6%)
White
79 (29.5%)
Hispanic
44 (16.4%)
Asian
29 (10.8%)
Two or More
24 (9.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marietta City
Phone:	(770)420-0822
Website:	http://mcaa.marietta-city.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 95