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Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School

DeKalb County · DeKalb County · 5200 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA 30035.0

(678)875-0302

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1/10
#428
Rank 428 out of 462
Top 92%
English Language Arts1/10 · #418 · 10th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #446 · 4th percentile
Science3/10 · #294 · 28th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School sits in the eastern DeKalb County portion of Decatur, a sprawling suburban corridor where families tend to be deeply rooted in their communities. The school shows a notable strength in science, where it outperforms a large portion of Georgia middle schools, making it a solid option for kids with a curiosity for hands-on learning in that area. Families who are engaged and looking to get involved in a school that serves a tight-knit, working-class neighborhood may find Bethune a place worth investing in.

Student Demographics

622 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
452 (73%)
Hispanic
95 (15%)
Asian
38 (6%)
Multiple Races
20 (3%)
White
14 (2%)
Other
3 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners90 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged622 (100%)
Students with Disabilities77 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,316
Enrollment
52
Teachers (FTE)
25.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
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 · #148 · 67th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found