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Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School

5200 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA, 30035

Ranked 515 of 625 in Georgia

Top schools in Decatur
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Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School

5200 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA, 30035

About Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 18%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 18% in Reading.
47
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
672
Total Students
$62692
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.79%
Asian 5.95%
Hispanic 13.99%
Black 75.45%
Two+ Races 1.93%
Native Am. 0.6%
White
1.79%
Asian
5.95%
Hispanic
13.99%
Black
75.45%
Two+ Races
1.93%
Native Am.
0.6%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 672
44.49%
299 Female
55.51%
373 Male

Student Population

672 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

224 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School Contact Information

Address

5200 Covington Hwy, Decatur, GA, 30035

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Phone

(678) 875-0302

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TOP 515 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School is preparing for its upcoming Career Day, where students will have the opportunity to explore various career pathways and engage with professionals from diverse industries. The event will feature hands-on activities and live demonstrations to help students connect classroom learning with real-world professions. Additionally, the school is organizing end-of-year recognition ceremonies and academic exhibitions to celebrate student achievements in STEM and the arts.

FAQ

Q1. What does student life look like at Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School?

Ans. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School combines teacher instruction with writing activities, classroom discussions and group assignments during the week.

Q2. How are science concepts addressed at Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School?

Ans. Experiments, charting and observation work are part of the science instruction at Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School.

Q3. How does Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School maintain its momentum??

Ans. The academic planning sessions at Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School assist students in keeping up with assignments and classroom responsibilities.

Q4. What are the usual activities that occur at Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School apart from academics?

Ans. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School students are often involved in leadership groups that link to assemblies and peer mentoring programs.

Q5. How do families receive updates from Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School?

Ans. Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School offers parent portal systems that allow families to review digital notices and grading information.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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