Palmer Middle School

www.cobbk12.org/Palmer/

828 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Palmer Middle School, located in Kennesaw, Georgia, is part of the Cobb County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares middle schoolers for the transition to high school. As part of a large and highly regarded school system, Palmer Middle School emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, balancing core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies with various elective opportunities designed to foster student interest and engagement.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive and inclusive school culture. The administration and staff prioritize student development through extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which encourage teamwork and personal growth. By maintaining a focus on character education and maintaining strong communication with parents and the broader Kennesaw community, Palmer Middle School strives to create a structured yet nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential during their formative middle school years.

828

Total Students

53.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmer Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	193
Black	232
Asian	33
Two or More	73
American Indian	3

White
294 (35.5 %)
Black
232 (28.0 %)
Hispanic
193 (23.3 %)
Two or More
73 (8.8 %)
Asian
33 (4.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Cobb County
Phone:	(770)591-5020
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Palmer/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	334
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* 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 6 270

Grade 7 261

Grade 8 297

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Palmer Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	270
Grade 7	261
Grade 8	297

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Palmer Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	418	50.5%
Male	410	49.5%

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