McCleskey Middle School

www.cobbk12.org/McCleskey

540 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McCleskey Middle School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is part of the Cobb County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a residential area of East Cobb and is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and extracurricular participation, aiming to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, McCleskey offers a variety of programs designed to engage the diverse interests of its student body, including athletics, fine arts, and various student organizations. The school maintains a strong connection with the local community and emphasizes a collaborative culture between staff, students, and parents. By focusing on both character building and standardized academic preparation, McCleskey Middle School strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience within the broader Cobb County framework.

540

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCleskey Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	265
Hispanic	143
Black	85
Asian	7
Two or More	39
American Indian	1

White
265 (49.1%)
Hispanic
143 (26.5%)
Black
85 (15.7%)
Two or More
39 (7.2%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Cobb County
Phone:	(770)928-5560
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/McCleskey
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	540
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 6 181

Grade 7 185

Grade 8 174