Crabapple Middle School has enjoyed twenty plus years of excellence in education since its opening in 1983. In 1988, Crabapple Middle became Fulton County’s first National School of Excellence and a Georgia School of Excellence. In 2003, Crabapple Middle was recognized as one of the first Georgia Lighthouse School to Watch for excellence in middle level education.

The school uses a variety of recommended middle school organizational models, including looping, block scheduling and "Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound" to accommodate teaching and learning styles. Strong collegial support, shared decision making, and active parental support are characteristics of the school.

Motto

Empowering all students to achieve excellence

Vision

Crabapple Middle School will empower all students to achieve excellence in character, academics, athletics, and the arts bringing positive change to their community.

Mission

Crabapple Middle Schools's educators are responsive to the needs of young adolescents and are prepared to empower them through engaging and purposeful learning activities.

By creating and sustaining a safe, including, and positive learning environment, all students will have the opportunity to develop socially, emotionally, and academically preparing them for high school and beyond.

The Crabapple Middle School Learning Community will exhibit courage and collaboration when making decisions through a partnership with all stakeholders with the mindset that ALL STUDENTS can and will experience success.