Stephenson Middle School

922 Stephenson Rd
Stone Mountain, GA 30087

812 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Stephenson Middle School, located in Stone Mountain, Georgia, is part of the DeKalb County School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The school’s mission emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by focusing on foundational knowledge, critical thinking skills, and the development of responsible citizenship within the community.

The school offers a diverse range of programs, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to engage students with varying interests. As a pillar of the Stone Mountain community, Stephenson Middle School places a strong emphasis on family and community involvement, striving to create a supportive network that encourages student success. Through a combination of dedicated faculty and a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its students for future academic and professional endeavors.

812

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stephenson Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	67
Black	708
Asian	9
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
708 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
67 (8.3 %)
Two or More
19 (2.3 %)
Asian
9 (1.1 %)
White
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
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:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)676-4402
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	812
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	788
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 6 254

Grade 7 263

Grade 8 295