MILLER GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Miller Grove Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Decatur, GA with about 909 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 62 teachers, Miller Grove Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Miller Grove Middle School, located in Decatur, Georgia, is part of the DeKalb County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a residential area of South DeKalb and functions as a central educational hub for the local community. The school is known for being part of a larger educational pipeline in the area, often feeding into Miller Grove High School, and it focuses on fostering academic growth and social development during the transitional middle school years.

Like many schools in the DeKalb County system, Miller Grove Middle emphasizes a blend of core academic instruction and extracurricular engagement. The school community is diverse, and the administration typically focuses on implementing district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy, STEM proficiency, and student wellness. For families moving to the area, the school represents the primary public middle school option for residents of the 30035 zip code, offering a variety of support programs, athletics, and clubs intended to keep students active and connected to their school environment.

For more information, contact Miller Grove Middle School at (678) 676-8902 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.