Simpson Middle School

www.cobbk12.org/Simpson/

884 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Simpson Middle School, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Cobb County School District. Situated on Trickum Road, the school focuses on creating a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares middle-schoolers for the transition to high school. It is well-known for fostering a strong sense of community and providing a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs, which help students explore their interests beyond the classroom.

The school is deeply integrated into the local East Cobb community and maintains a reputation for high academic standards and dedicated faculty. By utilizing the resources provided by the Cobb County School District, Simpson Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with innovative technology and character development initiatives. For parents and students seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, and upcoming events, the school maintains an active web presence through their official district-provided website.

884

Total Students

57.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Simpson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	493
Hispanic	132
Black	94
Asian	112
Two or More	50
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
493 (55.8%)
Hispanic
132 (14.9%)
Asian
112 (12.7%)
Black
94 (10.6%)
Two or More
50 (5.7%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Cobb County
Phone:	(770)971-4711
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Simpson/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	884
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 6 290

Grade 7 332

Grade 8 262