Smitha Middle School

Summary:

Smitha Middle School is a public middle school located in Marietta, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 881 students. The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 school districts in Georgia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes compared to nearby schools, Smitha Middle School consistently performs below the Cobb County and Georgia state averages in most subject areas on the Milestones Assessment. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.42% to 82.07% over the past few years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools in the Cobb County district. These factors suggest that the school may be struggling to effectively support the learning needs of its predominantly low-income student population.

When comparing Smitha Middle School to other schools in the area, a clear pattern emerges. The higher-performing schools, such as Griffin Middle School, Lovinggood Middle School, and Cooper Middle School, tend to have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher test scores, and higher student-teacher ratios. In contrast, the lower-performing schools, such as Lindley Middle School, Garrett Middle School, and Pearson Middle School, share similar characteristics with Smitha Middle School, including higher poverty rates, lower test scores, and higher per-student spending.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2025 Powder Springs Rd SW
       Marietta, GA  30064


(678) 594-8267

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
400th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Smitha Middle School usually attend:

High:    Osborne High School

Feeder schools for Smitha Middle School:

Elementary:    Hollydale Elementary School
    Milford Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  881

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.4%
African American:
27.7%
White:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.1% Help


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Compare Details Smitha Middle School ranks worse than 68% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.58. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Smitha Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Smitha Middle School 400th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Smitha Middle School in the ranking list.)

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Smitha Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.55 226th 420 46.2%
2007 34.95 338th 445 24.0%
2008 32.65 363rd 462 21.4%
2009 41.96 319th 466 31.5%
2010 34.86 372nd 494 24.7%
2011 27.05 422nd 504 16.3%
2012 43.41 347th 508 31.7%
2013 44.60 349th 527 33.8%
2014 47.10 335th 521 35.7%
2015 33.30 363rd 537 32.4%
2016 35.39 361st 545 33.8%
2017 32.92 370th 539 31.4%
2018 35.54 354th 543 34.8%
2019 40.41 330th 559 41.0%
2021 34.59 347th 542 36.0%
2022 32.01 381st 567 32.8%
2023 30.89 400th 577 30.7%
2024 31.58 400th 588 32.0%
See the entire list of Georgia Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Smitha Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a citizen
Sunday, August 26, 2018

Open Quote I am worried about my grandson's ability to obtain a quality education at Smitha with such a poor overall ranking. 354?? Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Open Quote Very bad school, do not send your kids there. My advanced student got nothing from the teachers. Some teachers are impatient and other staff very unprofessional. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Open Quote With Mr. Terza as the principal, this school has been a good place for my son~ The teachers do help the kids, the band program is phenomenal. I believe the kids can get out of Smitha what they put into it. (Honor Roll student) Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Open Quote This school is very crowded; the teachers put a lot of effort, but the students do not give any effort into trying. The only reason this school has a 90 avg test score is because of the advanced kids bringing the average up.

Sources: I'm an 8th Grader+ Horrible experiences Close Quote



Enrollment information for Smitha Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 760 211 16 17 2 n/a n/a 0 1006
1995 863 299 21 27 4 n/a n/a 0 1214
1996 863 299 21 27 4 n/a n/a 0 1214
1997 818 380 27 37 2 n/a n/a 0 1264
1998 802 433 38 55 4 n/a n/a 0 1332
1999 817 447 34 70 5 n/a n/a 0 1373
2000 763 513 41 86 5 n/a n/a 0 1408
2001 667 532 38 111 4 n/a n/a 0 1352
2002 530 579 28 155 2 n/a n/a 0 1294
2003 530 579 28 155 2 n/a n/a 0 1294
2004 430 660 36 197 2 n/a n/a 0 1325
2005 371 662 35 236 3 n/a n/a 46 1353
2006 303 673 36 276 2 n/a n/a 41 1331
2007 117 518 17 305 1 n/a n/a 30 988
2008 81 487 17 347 3 n/a n/a 34 969
2009 69 434 20 342 2 n/a n/a 20 887
2010 70 391 21 336 2 0 0 0 820
2011 88 433 24 351 0 0 14 0 910
2012 80 413 34 383 2 1 33 0 946
2013 78 412 30 422 3 1 31 0 977
2014 57 412 27 447 2 0 34 0 979
2015 60 417 22 459 1 0 27 0 986
2016 63 389 17 467 0 0 30 0 966
2017 57 389 17 501 1 2 30 0 997
2018 54 384 17 521 0 2 29 0 1007
2019 50 376 15 567 1 1 29 0 1039
2020 44 360 10 614 2 0 29 0 1059
2021 51 306 13 595 1 1 26 0 993
2022 41 273 18 569 2 2 22 0 927
2023 46 244 19 541 3 3 25 0 881

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smitha Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1006 59.3 17.0 14.2
1995 1214 77.5 15.7 17.1
1996 1214 77.5 15.7 17.1
1997 1264 75.5 16.7 23.5
1998 1332 85.1 15.7 27.9
1999 1373 88.1 15.6 26.9
2000 1408 94.3 14.9 27.6
2001 1352 99.0 13.7 28
2002 1294 91.3 14.2 35.3
2003 1294 91.3 14.2 35.3
2004 1325 84.5 15.7 41.6
2005 1353 81.2 16.7 48.6
2006 1331 85.5 15.6 55.7
2007 988 72.2 13.7 73.6
2008 969 75.5 12.8 76.1
2009 887 73.5 12.1 81.5
2010 820 72.5 11.3 81.5
2011 910 62.5 14.5 82.1
2012 946 66.0 14.3 79.6
2013 977 71.0 13.7 85.4
2014 979 70.5 13.8 85.2
2015 986 66.0 14.9 84.6
2016 966 68.0 14.2 84.2
2017 997 62.5 15.9 87.3
2018 1007 63.0 15.9 83.6
2019 1039 66.2 15.6 83.8
2020 1059 68.8 15.3 83.9
2021 993 69.6 14.2 74.4
2022 927 68.2 13.5 n/a
2023 881 68.2 12.9 82.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smitha Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 1006 59.3 17.0 14.2
1995 1214 77.5 15.7 17.1
1996 1214 77.5 15.7 17.1
1997 1264 75.5 16.7 23.5
1998 1332 85.1 15.7 27.9
1999 1373 88.1 15.6 26.9
2000 1408 94.3 14.9 27.6
2001 1352 99.0 13.7 28
2002 1294 91.3 14.2 35.3
2003 1294 91.3 14.2 35.3
2004 1325 84.5 15.7 41.6
2005 1353 81.2 16.7 48.6
2006 1331 85.5 15.6 55.7
2007 988 72.2 13.7 73.6
2008 969 75.5 12.8 76.1
2009 887 73.5 12.1 81.5
2010 820 72.5 11.3 81.5
2011 910 62.5 14.5 82.1
2012 946 66.0 14.3 79.6
2013 977 71.0 13.7 85.4
2014 979 70.5 13.8 85.2
2015 986 66.0 14.9 84.6
2016 966 68.0 14.2 84.2
2017 997 62.5 15.9 87.3
2018 1007 63.0 15.9 83.6
2019 1039 66.2 15.6 83.8
2020 1059 68.8 15.3 83.9
2021 993 69.6 14.2 74.4
2022 927 68.2 13.5 n/a
2023 881 68.2 12.9 82.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Smitha Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $687 (8.0%) $7,920 (92.0%) $8,606
2018 $536 (6.0%) $8,346 (94.0%) $8,883
2019 $700 (7.3%) $8,835 (92.7%) $9,534

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smitha Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 330th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 400th of 577 Middle schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Smitha Middle School)40.932.3
 8.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)56.950.6
 6.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smitha Middle School)29.315.8
 13.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)5443.2
 10.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Smitha Middle School)26.728.4
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)48.551.5
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smitha Middle School)3117.6
 13.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)54.944.8
 10.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Smitha Middle School)4030.4
 9.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)58.651.2
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smitha Middle School)35.224.5
 10.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)47.344.8
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Smitha Middle School)27.119.5
 7.6%
   8th Grade Science (Cobb County)41.330.6
 10.7%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Smitha Middle School)31.918.4
 13.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Cobb County)5144.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Smitha Middle School)68.471.4
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cobb County)54.246.6
 7.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1039881
 15.2%
African American376244
 35.1%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1519
 26.7%
Hispanic567541
 4.6%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White5046
 8%
Two or More Races2925
 13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.8%82.1%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Smitha Middle School

Students at Smitha Middle School are 61% Hispanic, 28% African American, 5% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Smitha Middle School ranks 400th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 881 students attended Smitha Middle School.

Students who attend Smitha Middle School usually go on to attend Osborne High School


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