Marietta Center for Advanced Academics

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics

Public Elementary School | Grade 3-5
311 Aviation Rd SE,  Marietta, GA
Victory Neighborhood
Marietta City Schools
4.8
305 Students
A
Niche Grade
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics, also known as MCAA, is in the northern portion of the Southeast Marietta neighborhood. The school teaches advanced learning, with 90% of teachers certified as gifted teachers. Its mission is to provide a safe and positive culture where students apply collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity as members of a diverse learning community. MCAA is a public magnet school that teaches grades three through five and was given the 2019 U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award. This school is Georgia's first STEM-certified school with a video production studio and fully equipped science labs for hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering and math. The campus also has school gardens and a coding lab. Multiple guest speakers stop by to speak with students about engineering from Georgia Tech and the U.S. Department of Defense. The school has around 300 students, with each student receiving a Chromebook for a wireless learning environment. Marietta Center for Advanced Academics provides its students with the necessary tools they need to succeed in life while also being challenged academically.

School Details

Head of School
Christina Wagoner
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
88%
Reading Proficiency
87%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
88%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
Equity
7
Student Progress
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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
51.7%
State Average
15.6%
Science
41.5%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
308:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.1%
Female
43.9%
White
41.3%
Black
27.9%
Hispanic
17%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.9%
Two or more races
6.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 26 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/3/2025
MCAA is a all-around superior school educating the whole child with high expectations in academics and behavior. My student loves MCAA, and is happy to attend this special school.
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5.0 parent
4/15/2024
Excellent faculty and learning environment. Students love this school.
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5.0 parent
9/25/2023
Excellent school with well-qualified faculty. Students love it and so do parents. It is a gem.
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5.0 parent
1/3/2023
Before I provide a review, I think it is important to give context to the journey it took to get to this school. At first, my wife pointed out this small school (MCAA) to me years before I ever heard great things about it. We initially had our daughter attend Addison Elementary School, but we did no...
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Marietta Center for Advanced Academics

Marietta Center for Advanced Academics is a public school for students in grades 3-5 in Marietta, GA and is served by the Marietta City Schools in Georgia. The school has a total enrollment of 305 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 88% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Marietta Center for Advanced Academics has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $334,948. Discover additional schools in the area, like Wheeler High School, Cobb Horizon High School, The Walker School, and more. Learn more about what Marietta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Marietta Center for Advanced Academics.

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