A.L. Burruss Elementary School

A.L. Burruss Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
325 Manning Rd SW,  Marietta, GA
Marietta City Schools
5.0
4.7
385 Students
B+
Niche Grade
A.L. Burruss Elementary School is a private elementary school within the Southwest Marietta neighborhood. As a an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) World School, the school is committed to providing a student-centered learning environment where students are encouraged to utilize critical thinking, logic, and care, in hopes of helping them to become life-long learners, prone to global-thinking and being active, contributing members of society. This environment includes Spanish as a second language courses, the M.I.L.E. Gifted Program, and Advanced Content Reading and Math Classes. Along with in-class instruction, students have outdoor classrooms and other opportunities to stretch their minds in nature, including the Project Learning Garden and the Beaver Trail. Such a commitment to student progression has garnered the school several honors and accolades over the years, including be named a National School of Excellence, a Georgia School of Excellence, and a Title I Distinguished School. A.L. Burruss is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Most students matriculate to other institutions within the IB PYP World School network, such as Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, Marietta Middle School, and Marietta High school. As such, students of A.L. Burruss Elementary are set up for success.

School Details

Head of School
Jillian Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
4
Equity
8
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
18.4%
State Average
13%
Science
5.4%
State Average
9.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
406:1

Student Diversity

Female
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Black
35.4%
White
33.8%
Hispanic
22.4%
Two or more races
7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
1/11/2020
We choiced into this school. The teachers are caring, admin is amazing, and the diversity is incredible. We love this sweet school.
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4.7 22 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/22/2025
This school caters to a certain caliber of children... It's not a school for minority children at all. The diversity is there in all facets and you will see it if you have a minority child.The school has their own curriculum and miss teaching the basic fundamentals and foundation of learning that's...
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5.0 parent
6/17/2023
We absolutely love this school. It feels like a family. The principal knows every student’s name. Family involvement is encouraged and welcome. The teachers not only support learning and differentiation in the classroom, but they support students outside of the classroom through tutoring, attending...
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5.0 parent
5/22/2023
We have had a very positive experience at Burruss. Our student has thrived here. We appreciate how this small school embraces and celebrates its diversity and supports its students from all backgrounds. The sweet, small, neighbor community feel cannot be understated.
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5.0 parent
3/30/2023
When we were moving to Marietta, we knew we wanted to be a part of Marietta city schools, and I’m so thankful that we landed at Burruss! The teachers at Burruss really care for our students and their academic achievement. Most importantly, the community that this school has developed is unmatched!
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