Betty Gray Middle School

1550 Pebblebrook Cir SE
Mableton, GA 30126

www.cobbk12.org/Lindley6

702 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lindley 6th Grade Academy, located in Mableton, Georgia, is a specialized educational institution within the Cobb County School District that focuses exclusively on the needs of students transitioning into middle school. By dedicating its entire campus to the sixth-grade experience, the school creates a unique "bridge" environment designed to ease the adjustment from elementary to secondary education. This focused approach allows staff to provide targeted academic support and social-emotional guidance during a pivotal year of student development.

The academy emphasizes a collaborative culture aimed at fostering both academic excellence and personal responsibility. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, Lindley 6th Grade Academy prioritizes building foundational skills, promoting student engagement, and preparing young learners for the challenges of their upcoming middle and high school years. As part of the larger Cobb County system, the school leverages district-wide resources to ensure students are well-supported in a structured environment tailored to their specific age group.

702

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Betty Gray Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	310
Black	349
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
349 (49.7%)
Hispanic
310 (44.2%)
White
27 (3.8%)
Two or More
11 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
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:	Cobb County
Phone:	(770)819-2414
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Lindley6
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	702
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	695
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 6 254

Grade 7 218

Grade 8 230