Tapp Middle School

3900 Macedonia Rd
Powder Springs, GA 30127

www.cobbk12.org/Tapp/

873 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tapp Middle School, located in Powder Springs, Georgia, is part of the Cobb County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school, supported by a faculty dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of their student population.

Beyond its core academic program, Tapp Middle School encourages students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, sports, and fine arts programs. These offerings are designed to promote social-emotional growth and provide students with opportunities to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With a focus on community involvement and parental partnership, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that helps every student reach their full potential.

873

Total Students

58.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tapp Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	239
Black	513
Asian	7
Two or More	49

Black
513 (58.8 %)
Hispanic
239 (27.4 %)
White
65 (7.4 %)
Two or More
49 (5.6 %)
Asian
7 (0.8 %)

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)222-3758
Website:	http://www.cobbk12.org/Tapp/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	873
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	707
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 6 282

Grade 7 304

Grade 8 287