Coming from the middle georgia (Warner Robins, Ga ) school district having my child attend public school in DeKalb County was totally scary. Overcrowded class and I heard that the bullying was over the top in the school system. We tried Marbut and I liked the parental involvement concept. The school
... Read more was a perfect fit for my son. Marbut is not for everyone or every child. I urge parents to chose schools that add positively to who your child is scholastically and personally. I would strongly urge you to chose another school if you lack time management skills, and if your child has difficulty learning. It is fast paced and challenging. I always say, 'Set your child up for success not failure!' Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/09/09
Marbut Elementary is an excellent. My daughter started in Kindergarten in 2008 and she had done very well. The teachers are excellent and also the principal who is a no nonsense person, which I love. Principal and teachers shows so much interest in the children, it it truly amazing. Thanks very
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Posted by a parent on 05/28/09
Both of my daughters had the Marbut experience. The school has created a positive self drive in them. They are confident in the things they do, but humble enough to respect the beliefs and thoughts of others. Marbut keep producing 'The Leaders of Tommorrow'.
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
My son started this school in the 3rd grade and now he is in the 4th. He did not want to leave his old school (which rated a 1 ) Marbut pushes him to be a better student and that is what he needed. The push from home and school. The parental involvment is fair and the projects they do just gets them
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Posted by a parent on 04/21/09
This school is okay, it's not as good as i thought it would be. Both of my kids have attended this school which of one of them is still there. This school is more focused on test score than the kids actually learning the material. It's like they have this standard with keeping up the test scores that
... Read more they really don't care if the kids actually learn the material or not...from grade to grade I have actually had to be the one who teaches my child pretty much everything that he knows. This school does not stand behind what they are suppose to uphold as a theme school........I would caution anyone who wants their child to attend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/09
I love Marbut! The parents are great and so are their children. Teachers really do care! It's more than homework, projects, poems, or uniforms.... we strive for the same goal for your children.... for them to succeed! We all want whats best for our children and prepare them for the bright future they
... Read more have ahead of them. Instead of being frustrated at the amount of work... think about how this is a great experience to work with your child and teach them skills that could remain with them for a lifetime! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 10/20/08
This is my daughter's second year Marbut. I love the fact that parent must be involved with their children's education.
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Posted by a parent on 02/20/08
Marbut Theme is the Premier dekalb school. I attended marbut form 1999 until 2005. People complain abot how much work we get and hard it is.Marbut strives for excellence and always has. Marbut stimulates your mind. I remeber in 3rd grade i was reading on a high school level. I commend Miss Zeigler for
... Read more her excellent leadership throughout my years. My little sister s attends MArbut now in the 3rd grade reading on a 7th grade level doing 6th grade math. Its not becuase she is 'gifted' it is because Marbut parents, teachers and staff push herr to achive excellence. I am in 7th grade and i attend Champion Middle School. I read on a 14. 6 reading level which is a College Sophmore in the 6th year of school. I do 10th grade algebra and 10th grade life science and is Marbut that got me here. Aaliyah Copeland Read less
Posted by a former student on 11/07/07
My child has been at this school for two years, (A) student. The first year was great. However, all good things come to an end. Words can't describe the experience and I noticed a change in her attitude towards the classroom. The curriculum is no different from all other elementary schools in Dekalb,
... Read more it depends on supplemental resources used. Don't be fooled about a superb curriculum!! The projects were too much and parents basically end up doing the projects. Coming from a private school, now that's a different curriculum and better. Marbut is known for extreme projects which leaves little time for extracurricular activities. We must remember that a child can burnout just like adults but they think overloading a child with projects, bookreports, & poems makes them a top notch school. Returning to private in the fall. I want my child to learn and enjoy school. Mandatory parent participation!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/10/07
I like many other parents heard about the good reputation of Marbut prior to choosing Marbut for my child. I am so displeased with this school and the staff. Marbut has not lived up to that reputation! The homework was so overwhelming and the projects were not appropriate for the grade level. I found
... Read more myself doing most of the homework and projects for my child. If you take a look at all of the projects displayed throughout the school, it's not hard to see that many parents like myself where also doing the projects for their child. My only choices where to home school or place my child in a private program. We are so happy now and the school work and projects are appropriate for my child. Yes, I now have an out of pocket school expense, but my child is so happy and I can truly see a difference. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
991
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
73
Number of classrooms:
45
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Lithonia schools — Marbut Theme Elementary School is located at 5776 Marbut Rd, Lithonia GA 30058. 5776 Marbut Rd is in the 30058 ZIP code in Lithonia, GA The school district for Marbut Theme Elementary School is the Dekalb County School District. Marbut Theme Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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