MARIETTA SIXTH GRADE ACADEMY

Marietta Sixth Grade Academy is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Marietta City school district, located in Marietta, GA with about 736 students. 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 47 teachers, Marietta Sixth Grade Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Marietta Sixth Grade Academy (MSGA) serves as a specialized transition school within the Marietta City Schools district, uniquely dedicated to students in their first year of middle school. By focusing exclusively on the sixth-grade experience, the academy aims to bridge the gap between the elementary and secondary environments. This targeted approach allows the faculty to provide tailored academic and social-emotional support, helping students navigate the shift from a self-contained classroom model to a more departmentalized middle school structure while building foundational habits for future success.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative community, often utilizing team-based teaching strategies that encourage both academic growth and character development. Located on Aviation Road in Marietta, Georgia, MSGA is integrated into the city’s broader educational mission of cultivating globally competitive students. Through a combination of rigorous curriculum and age-appropriate extracurricular opportunities, the academy strives to create a supportive, student-centered culture that prepares young learners for the increased expectations they will encounter in grades seven through twelve.

For more information, contact Marietta Sixth Grade Academy at (770) 429-3115 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.