Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Decatur, GA Grades 06–08 Suburb: Large Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA SchoolScore™ B (77.6)
  • 655 Students
  • 52.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (678)875-0302 Phone

Located in Decatur, GEORGIA (ZIP 30035), Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is a Middle school serving grades 06–08 in the DeKalb County district.

Key statistics: 655 students enrolled; a 12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia Middle School Average
Enrollment
655.0
State avg: 765.0
▼ 14% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
State avg: 14.1:1
▼ 11% better
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 73.5%
▲ 36% worse
School Details
School Name
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
NCESSCH ID
130174002482
State School ID
GA-644-0401
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5200 Covington Hwy
City
Decatur
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
30035
County
DeKalb County
Metro Area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1304
State Leg. Upper
13041
State Leg. Lower
13085
Latitude
33.7343
Longitude
-84.2023
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
655
Total Students
👩‍🏫
52.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
52.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)52.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 655 100%
Not Applicable 335 51.1%
District Info
District Name
DeKalb County
LEAID
1301740
State LEA ID
GA-644
Phone
(678)676-1200
Website
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Stone Mountain
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,789,697K
Federal Revenue
$192,183K
State Revenue
$574,958K
Local Revenue
$1,022,556K
Total Expenditure
$1,483,983K
Instruction Exp.
$806,139K
Support Services
$534,763K
Other Current Exp.
$78,600K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School?
655 students are enrolled at Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School have?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School has 52.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School serve?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School a charter school?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School located in?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is located in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School belong to?
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is part of the DeKalb County school district.
How much does DeKalb County spend per student?
The DeKalb County district spends approximately $2,265,622,901 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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