McClure Middle School

Summary:

McClure Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Kennesaw, Georgia, serving 991 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

McClure Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Georgia, with a statewide ranking of 47 out of 588 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessments are notably higher than the Cobb County and Georgia state averages, with 98.9% of McClure students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 55.8% in Cobb County and 44% statewide. McClure Middle School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.3 to 16.3 over the past three school years, and its spending per student has increased from $7,596 in 2016-2017 to $8,987 in 2018-2019.

While McClure Middle School outperforms the Cobb County and Georgia state averages, some nearby schools, such as Lovinggood Middle School and Durham Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with rankings in the top 50-65 middle schools in the state. Additionally, McClure Middle School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 19.36% to 24.72% over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than some nearby schools like Barber Middle School and Pine Mountain Middle School, which have free and reduced lunch rates above 45%.

Detail:

Public 6-8

3660 Old Stilesboro Rd NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152

(678) 331-8131

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,987

Feeder schools for McClure Middle School:

Elementary:	Bullard Elementary School
	Lewis Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 1,003

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.1%

African American:

17.7%

Hispanic:

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details McClure Middle School ranks better than 92% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 7^th among 25 ranked middle schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at McClure Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.1%), African American (17.7%), Hispanic (15.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McClure Middle School is 15.3, which is the 11^th best among 25 middle schools in the Cobb County School District. (See more...)

Compare McClure Middle School employs 65.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at McClure Middle School is $8,987, which is the 9^th highest among 25 middle schools in the Cobb County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

McClure Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks McClure Middle School 47^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See McClure Middle School in the ranking list.)

Cobb County:

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

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Rank History for McClure Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2008	83.14	48^th	462	89.6%
2009	81.03	55^th	466	88.2%
2010	81.02	51^st	494	89.7%
2011	80.56	59^th	504	88.3%
2012	80.33	54^th	508	89.4%
2013	80.38	52^nd	527	90.1%
2014	80.21	51^st	521	90.2%
2015	90.41	41^st	537	92.4%
2016	90.08	39^th	545	92.8%
2017	89.97	52^nd	539	90.4%
2018	91.75	42^nd	543	92.3%
2019	90.16	50^th	559	91.1%
2021	79.32	85^th	542	84.3%
2022	89.49	58^th	567	89.8%
2023	87.34	65^th	577	88.7%
2024	92.34	47^th	588	92.0%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for McClure Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	742	148	25	82	1	n/a	n/a	27	1025
2008	791	193	30	91	0	n/a	n/a	37	1142
2009	812	189	44	100	0	n/a	n/a	35	1180
2010	797	202	57	105	3	1	0	0	1165
2011	797	177	59	105	2	1	28	0	1169
2012	768	169	50	107	3	1	35	0	1133
2013	742	147	46	117	2	1	41	0	1096
2014	754	145	45	117	2	2	39	0	1104
2015	738	158	54	120	0	2	47	0	1119
2016	796	186	49	121	4	1	46	0	1203
2017	764	227	61	148	6	1	33	0	1240
2018	736	221	53	163	7	1	46	0	1227
2019	667	183	43	163	3	1	57	0	1117
2020	651	159	37	159	4	1	56	0	1067
2021	611	170	46	147	2	0	52	0	1028
2022	590	172	46	154	3	0	42	0	1007
2023	568	176	50	152	1	0	44	0	991
2024	553	178	61	156	1	0	54	0	1003

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 McClure Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1025	63.6	16.1	17.8
2008	1142	76.5	14.9	20.3
2009	1180	79.7	14.8	20.2
2010	1165	79.5	14.6	19.5
2011	1169	71.0	16.4	20.6
2012	1133	67.5	16.7	21.2
2013	1096	62.0	17.6	23.7
2014	1104	60.0	18.4	22.5
2015	1119	64.0	17.4	23.9
2016	1203	68.0	17.6	21.3
2017	1240	70.0	17.7	22.7
2018	1227	73.5	16.6	20.3
2019	1117	69.9	15.9	19.5
2020	1067	66.0	16.1	19.5
2021	1028	62.8	16.3	19.4
2022	1007	64.3	15.6	n/a
2023	991	64.5	15.3	24.7
2024	1003	65.5	15.3	32.3

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 McClure Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	1025	63.6	16.1	17.8
2008	1142	76.5	14.9	20.3
2009	1180	79.7	14.8	20.2
2010	1165	79.5	14.6	19.5
2011	1169	71.0	16.4	20.6
2012	1133	67.5	16.7	21.2
2013	1096	62.0	17.6	23.7
2014	1104	60.0	18.4	22.5
2015	1119	64.0	17.4	23.9
2016	1203	68.0	17.6	21.3
2017	1240	70.0	17.7	22.7
2018	1227	73.5	16.6	20.3
2019	1117	69.9	15.9	19.5
2020	1067	66.0	16.1	19.5
2021	1028	62.8	16.3	19.4
2022	1007	64.3	15.6	n/a
2023	991	64.5	15.3	24.7
2024	1003	65.5	15.3	32.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for McClure Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$189 (2.5%)	$7,407 (97.5%)	$7,596
2018	$210 (2.6%)	$7,985 (97.4%)	$8,196
2019	$194 (2.2%)	$8,793 (97.8%)	$8,987

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on McClure Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 65^th of 577 Middle schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (McClure Middle School)	65.3	58.4	6.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	56.9	50.6	6.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (McClure Middle School)	66.3	46.3	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	54	43.2	10.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (McClure Middle School)	59.7	57.2	2.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	48.5	51.5	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (McClure Middle School)	70.1	59.2	10.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	54.9	44.8	10.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (McClure Middle School)	71.1	63.1	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	58.6	51.2	7.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (McClure Middle School)	63.1	54.9	8.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	47.3	44.8	2.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (McClure Middle School)	42.1	33.3	8.8%
8th Grade Science (Cobb County)	41.3	30.6	10.7%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (McClure Middle School)	62.5	65.5	3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cobb County)	51	44.5	6.5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (McClure Middle School)	98.9	100	1.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Cobb County)	54.2	46.6	7.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1117	991	11.3%
African American	183	176	3.8%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	43	50	16.3%
Hispanic	163	152	6.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	667	568	14.8%
Two or More Races	57	44	22.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.5%	24.7%	5.2%

Schools Near McClure Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McClure Middle School	Public	6-8	3660 Old Stilesboro Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 331-8131	1,003	66	15.3	32.3%	553 (55.1%)	178 (17.7%)	156 (15.6%)	61 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (5.4%)	92.3	47^th of 588 public middle schools	92.0%		87.3	65^th of 577 public middle schools	88.7%	18	98.9	65.0	57.4	66.7	59.8	64.9	72.5	45.3	69.5	$8,987	$194	$8,793
Pine Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	2720 Pine Mountain Cir NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8252	545	43	12.7	56.7%	150 (27.5%)	220 (40.4%)	108 (19.8%)	34 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	28 (5.1%)	72	139^th of 588 public middle schools	76.4%		64.2	173^rd of 577 public middle schools	70.0%	34	100.0	51.4	47.0	59.3	41.7	50.6	54.8	21.5	45.2	$9,074	$449	$8,625
Awtrey Middle School	Public	6-8	3601 Nowlin Rd NW	Kennesaw	30144	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6615	643	43	15.0	51.6%	188 (29.2%)	234 (36.4%)	143 (22.2%)	25 (3.9%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	47 (7.3%)	59	214^th of 588 public middle schools	63.6%		59.4	205^th of 577 public middle schools	64.5%	9	91.7	48.7	38.9	48.2	44.2	42.9	37.9	10.7	41.8	$9,629	$270	$9,360
Durham Middle School	Public	6-8	2891 Mars Hill Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6641	1,020	58	17.5	23.5%	640 (62.7%)	153 (15.0%)	117 (11.5%)	49 (4.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (5.7%)	88.6	63^rd of 588 public middle schools	89.3%		90.6	49^th of 577 public middle schools	91.5%	14	97.4	67.9	54.6	65.2	52.2	64.9	73.1	18.3	71.4	$7,789	$193	$7,596
Lost Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	700 Old Mountain Rd NW	Kennesaw	30152	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 594-8224	993	60	16.5	23.8%	583 (58.7%)	204 (20.5%)	98 (9.9%)	52 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (5.6%)	93.9	39^th of 588 public middle schools	93.4%		95.5	29^th of 577 public middle schools	95.0%	10	95.9	66.6	63.6	70.8	68.0	68.5	72.4	37.9	72.3	$8,438	$274	$8,164
Barber Middle School	Public	6-8	4222 Cantrell Rd NW	Acworth	30101	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 975-6764	832	52	16.0	65.5%	215 (25.8%)	326 (39.2%)	195 (23.4%)	33 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.5%)	56	236^th of 588 public middle schools	59.9%		52.2	251^st of 577 public middle schools	56.5%	15	80.0	57.7	39.0	48.1	43.4	35.3	34.6	23.8	25.5	$9,330	$491	$8,840
Lovinggood Middle School	Public	6-8	3825 Luther Ward Rd	Powder Springs	30127	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 331-3015	1,215	71	17.0	35.7%	477 (39.3%)	398 (32.8%)	211 (17.4%)	39 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (7.4%)	89.9	55^th of 588 public middle schools	90.6%		86.4	72^nd of 577 public middle schools	87.5%	17	92.4	62.7	60.3	64.3	59.0	60.8	60.5	44.8	63.7	$8,098	$219	$7,880
Palmer Middle School	Public	6-8	690 N Booth Rd NW	Kennesaw	30144	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	No	(770) 591-5020	776	54	14.4	57.2%	283 (36.5%)	216 (27.8%)	176 (22.7%)	26 (3.4%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	68 (8.8%)	67.3	164^th of 588 public middle schools	72.1%		64.7	170^th of 577 public middle schools	70.5%	6	83.7	50.6	34.5	55.4	40.4	36.4	60.0	25.0	48.1	$8,973	$232	$8,741
Marietta Middle School	Public	7-8	121 Winn St NW	Marietta	30064	Cobb County	Marietta City	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 422-0311	1,302	99	13.1	70.0%	269 (20.7%)	435 (33.4%)	517 (39.7%)	16 (1.2%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (4.7%)	58.6	219^th of 588 public middle schools	62.8%		43.8	304^th of 577 public middle schools	47.3%	85	97.3		42.2	44.3		40.5	42.5	27.1	38.8	$11,049	$537	$10,512
East Paulding Middle School	Public	6-8	2945 Hiram Acworth Hwy	Dallas	30157	Paulding County	Paulding County	No	No	No	No	(770) 443-7000	869	59	14.7	52.1%	460 (52.9%)	219 (25.2%)	136 (15.7%)	11 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (4.7%)	70.2	151^st of 588 public middle schools	74.3%		63.9	180^th of 577 public middle schools	68.8%	29	88.9	53.1	45.7	51.3	43.0	52.1	45.3	25.7	45.4	$8,928	$81	$8,847

Frequently Asked Questions about McClure Middle School

Is McClure Middle School a good school?

Yes. McClure Middle School ranks in the top 8.0% of Georgia middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of McClure Middle School?

Students at McClure Middle School are 55% White, 18% African American, 16% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is McClure Middle School in?

Cobb County

How many students attend McClure Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,003 students attended McClure Middle School.

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