Sandtown Middle School

5400 Campbellton Rd SW
Atlanta, GA 30331

956 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sandtown Middle School, located on Campbellton Road in Atlanta, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Fulton County School District. The school is situated in a prominent residential community and is designed to provide a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the state’s commitment to urban education, the school focuses on preparing middle-schoolers for the transition to high school by balancing core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal and social development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sandtown Middle School emphasizes a culture of community and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, intended to help students explore their interests outside of the classroom. By fostering a supportive environment, Sandtown aims to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills and character foundations necessary to succeed in their future academic and professional endeavors.

956

Total Students

63.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandtown Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	28
Black	892
Asian	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	4

Black
892 (93.3%)
Hispanic
28 (2.9%)
Two or More
26 (2.7%)
Asian
4 (0.4%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)
White
2 (0.2%)

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:	Fulton County
Phone:	(470)254-6500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	956
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	527
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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 6 300

Grade 7 330

Grade 8 326