The Marietta Sixth Grade Academy, was recently named an Effective Middle School Program by the Georgia Association of Middle School Principals. The award recognizes schools with academic success based on state and federal standards.

“The professionalism and dedication to educational excellence of the administration, teachers and support staff at MSGA continues to prepare our students for the next level of academic achievement for life success,” Marietta superintendent Emily Lembeck said in a statement.

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