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Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
5200 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA 30035 · (678) 875-0302 · Part of DeKalb County School District
Students
655
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
100%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 31 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 11.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency4%
State average 34.8%
Reading / language arts13%
State average 38.5%
Location
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5200 Covington Hwy, Decatur
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6209
Grade 7225
Grade 8221
Enrollment over time
741’20
739’21
718’22
672’23
655’24
Down 11.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 74%Hispanic 14%Asian 5%Two or more races 3%White 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.