SANDTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sandtown Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Fulton County school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 861 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 60 teachers, Sandtown 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.

Sandtown Middle School, located on Campbellton Road in Atlanta, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Fulton County School District. The school is situated in a prominent residential community and is designed to provide a comprehensive academic environment for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the state’s commitment to urban education, the school focuses on preparing middle-schoolers for the transition to high school by balancing core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal and social development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sandtown Middle School emphasizes a culture of community and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives, intended to help students explore their interests outside of the classroom. By fostering a supportive environment, Sandtown aims to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills and character foundations necessary to succeed in their future academic and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact Sandtown Middle School at (470) 254-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5400 Campbellton Rd SW
Atlanta, GA 30331
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SANDTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Atlanta, GA with about 861 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Fulton County
Total Students:
861
Teachers:
60.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 861 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SANDTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.0%
Hispanic/Latino
2.0%
Two or more races
0.8%
Asian
0.1%
White
0.1%

Female
53.7%
Male
46.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.