Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the Thomaston-Upson County district in Georgia - Upson-Lee Middle School. The school serves grades 6-8 and has consistently performed below the state average on the Georgia Milestones Assessment across various subjects and grade levels.
Upson-Lee Middle School is ranked 399 out of 588 Georgia middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics range from 24.8% to 35% and 18.5% to 31.4%, respectively, which are significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 82.85%, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.
The district's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,956, which is lower than the state average. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.4 is slightly higher than the state average, which may also contribute to the school's academic challenges. To improve student outcomes, the school and district may need to explore strategies to address the unique needs of their student population, such as targeted interventions, increased funding, and professional development for teachers.
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