Sequoyah Middle School

1,713 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sequoyah Middle School, located at 3456 Aztec Rd in Atlanta, GA, serves as a public educational institution within the DeKalb County School District. The school is situated in the Doraville area and is known for its commitment to providing a structured academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a diverse school district, Sequoyah focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a standard middle school curriculum that includes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside various elective programs.

The school strives to foster a supportive community atmosphere, emphasizing both academic achievement and personal development. Like many schools in the region, Sequoyah Middle School works to integrate technology into the classroom to enhance learning outcomes and provides various extracurricular opportunities to engage students outside of traditional instruction. By focusing on the unique social and emotional needs of early adolescents, the school aims to help students build a solid foundation for their future academic endeavors.

1,713

Total Students

112.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sequoyah Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	1,589
Black	50
Asian	37
Two or More	4
American Indian	20
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,589 (92.8%)
Black
50 (2.9%)
Asian
37 (2.2%)
American Indian
20 (1.2%)
White
12 (0.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)676-7902
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,713
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	112.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,525
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 568

Grade 7 562

Grade 8 583