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Cedar Grove Middle School

DeKalb County · DeKalb County · 2300 Wildcat Rd, Decatur, GA 30034.0

(678)874-4202

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1/10
#426
Rank 426 out of 462
Top 92%
English Language Arts1/10 · #429 · 7th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #419 · 10th percentile
Science3/10 · #314 · 23rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Cedar Grove Middle School sits in the southern DeKalb County pocket of Decatur, a part of metro Atlanta that tends to fly under the radar compared to the trendier parts of town. The school shows some genuine bright spots, particularly in science, where it outperforms many of its neighbors and offers students a chance to build real STEM footing heading into high school. Families rooted in this close-knit, working-class community who are engaged in their child's education and looking for a school where there's room to grow and stand out may find Cedar Grove worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

693 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
634 (91%)
Hispanic
41 (6%)
Other
18 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners15 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged693 (100%)
Students with Disabilities116 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,398
Enrollment
50
Teachers (FTE)
28:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #137 · 70th percentile

43 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in Georgia.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found