Sandy Springs Middle School

821 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sandy Springs Middle School, located on Colonel Drive in Atlanta, Georgia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Fulton County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a diverse curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become active, responsible participants in their community.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on creating a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student population. Beyond core academics, Sandy Springs Middle School emphasizes student engagement through arts, athletics, and technology-focused initiatives. By leveraging its location in the Sandy Springs area, the school works to build strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students have the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

821

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandy Springs Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	235
Black	406
Asian	39
Two or More	34
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

Black
406 (49.5 %)
Hispanic
235 (28.6 %)
White
98 (11.9 %)
Asian
39 (4.8 %)
Two or More
34 (4.1 %)
American Indian
8 (1.0 %)
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:	Fulton County
Phone:	(470)254-4970
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	821
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	763
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 258

Grade 7 268

Grade 8 295