Is Gardner-Newman Middle School a good school?

Gardner-Newman Middle School ranks 355 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gardner-Newman Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,020 students attended Gardner-Newman Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Gardner-Newman Middle School?

Students at Gardner-Newman Middle School are 48% African American, 29% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Gardner-Newman Middle School attend?

Students who attend Gardner-Newman Middle School usually go on to attend LaGrange High School

Gardner-Newman Middle School in LaGrange GA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Gardner-Newman Middle School ranks worse than 60.4% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Troup County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.54. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Gardner-Newman Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Troup County School District. Student population at Gardner-Newman Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48%), White (29.2%), Hispanic (15.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gardner-Newman Middle School is 15.4, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Troup County School District! (See more...)

Compare Gardner-Newman Middle School employs 66 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gardner-Newman Middle School is $8,833. 1 middle schools in the Troup County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Gardner-Newman Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Gardner-Newman Middle School 355^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Gardner-Newman Middle School in the ranking list.)

Troup County:

SchoolDigger ranks Troup County 103^rd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gardner-Newman Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	54.58	200^th	420	52.4%
2007	55.87	220^th	445	50.6%
2008	48.29	269^th	462	41.8%
2009	56.77	221^st	466	52.6%
2010	60.24	207^th	494	58.1%
2011	61.35	207^th	504	58.9%
2012	60.28	222^nd	508	56.3%
2013	49.90	316^th	527	40.0%
2014	50.50	310^th	521	40.5%
2015	60.66	181^st	537	66.3%
2016	60.59	184^th	545	66.2%
2017	47.04	284^th	539	47.3%
2018	31.92	377^th	543	30.6%
2019	30.50	395^th	559	29.3%
2021	43.42	290^th	542	46.5%
2022	36.95	347^th	567	38.8%
2023	34.76	371^st	577	35.7%
2024	37.54	355^th	588	39.6%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, April 8, 2016

Parents are excluded from student's education. They are not a part of the equation used in education plans. Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Monday, May 3, 2010

the principal is an excellent mentor and he is great for the students discipline.
the students work hard to get the BEST grades and are determined to reach their goal every semester! take it from someone who is a student there in 7th grade. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Gardner-Newman Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	419	701	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1122
1995	400	660	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1072
1996	400	660	2	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1072
1997	507	338	1	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	855
1998	480	363	0	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	858
1999	436	375	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	826
2000	447	408	1	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	866
2001	484	455	2	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	954
2002	451	469	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	931
2003	451	469	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	931
2004	433	445	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	891
2005	441	396	4	20	0	n/a	n/a	17	878
2006	461	391	5	20	1	n/a	n/a	22	900
2007	493	406	3	23	3	n/a	n/a	29	957
2008	483	410	9	19	3	n/a	n/a	32	956
2009	532	405	13	24	2	n/a	n/a	35	1011
2010	510	403	17	38	2	0	28	0	998
2011	523	428	16	39	4	2	29	0	1041
2012	486	442	22	34	1	1	17	0	1003
2013	519	482	16	39	1	1	35	0	1093
2014	497	469	21	47	1	0	37	0	1072
2015	434	437	30	52	2	0	40	0	995
2016	386	418	35	56	1	1	38	0	935
2017	357	432	27	67	3	2	33	0	921
2018	333	435	22	82	2	3	39	0	916
2019	347	471	24	100	2	2	39	0	985
2020	347	475	22	102	3	2	42	0	993
2021	361	462	29	115	2	2	44	0	1015
2022	344	485	31	118	1	0	51	0	1030
2023	324	508	30	129	2	1	45	0	1039
2024	298	490	23	157	1	1	50	0	1020

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gardner-Newman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1122	76.5	14.7	53.3
1995	1072	77.5	13.8	56.4
1996	1072	77.5	13.8	56.4
1997	855	54.5	15.7	45.8
1998	858	54.8	15.7	48
1999	826	57.4	14.4	46.7
2000	866	58.0	14.9	47.3
2001	954	59.0	16.2	50.2
2002	931	62.0	15.0	58.4
2003	931	62.0	15.0	58.4
2004	891	56.0	15.9	59.4
2005	878	55.5	15.8	63
2006	900	52.0	17.3	60.9
2007	957	56.0	17.1	60.9
2008	956	58.0	16.5	58.4
2009	1011	62.0	16.3	60.5
2010	998	66.5	15.0	55.9
2011	1041	65.5	15.8	58.6
2012	1003	65.0	15.4	60.6
2013	1093	62.0	17.6	62.3
2014	1072	62.0	17.2	63.7
2015	995	62.0	16.0	61.2
2016	935	60.0	15.5	62.8
2017	921	60.0	15.3	67.6
2018	916	59.0	15.5	65.7
2019	985	60.0	16.4	68.1
2020	993	60.0	16.5	64.6
2021	1015	62.4	16.2	57.1
2022	1030	65.3	15.7	n/a
2023	1039	65.6	15.8	94
2024	1020	66.0	15.4	78.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gardner-Newman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1122	76.5	14.7	53.3
1995	1072	77.5	13.8	56.4
1996	1072	77.5	13.8	56.4
1997	855	54.5	15.7	45.8
1998	858	54.8	15.7	48
1999	826	57.4	14.4	46.7
2000	866	58.0	14.9	47.3
2001	954	59.0	16.2	50.2
2002	931	62.0	15.0	58.4
2003	931	62.0	15.0	58.4
2004	891	56.0	15.9	59.4
2005	878	55.5	15.8	63
2006	900	52.0	17.3	60.9
2007	957	56.0	17.1	60.9
2008	956	58.0	16.5	58.4
2009	1011	62.0	16.3	60.5
2010	998	66.5	15.0	55.9
2011	1041	65.5	15.8	58.6
2012	1003	65.0	15.4	60.6
2013	1093	62.0	17.6	62.3
2014	1072	62.0	17.2	63.7
2015	995	62.0	16.0	61.2
2016	935	60.0	15.5	62.8
2017	921	60.0	15.3	67.6
2018	916	59.0	15.5	65.7
2019	985	60.0	16.4	68.1
2020	993	60.0	16.5	64.6
2021	1015	62.4	16.2	57.1
2022	1030	65.3	15.7	n/a
2023	1039	65.6	15.8	94
2024	1020	66.0	15.4	78.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gardner-Newman Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$368 (4.5%)	$7,778 (95.5%)	$8,146
2018	$314 (3.5%)	$8,676 (96.5%)	$8,990
2019	$343 (3.9%)	$8,490 (96.1%)	$8,833

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gardner-Newman Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 395^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 371^st of 577 Middle schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gardner-Newman Middle School)	35.5	28.1	7.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)	32.1	31.4	0.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gardner-Newman Middle School)	29.6	20.6	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Troup County)	27.2	28	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gardner-Newman Middle School)	24.3	30.4	6.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)	24.6	31	6.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gardner-Newman Middle School)	28.7	20.3	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Troup County)	30.2	26.5	3.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gardner-Newman Middle School)	32.3	33.3	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Troup County)	34.5	34.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gardner-Newman Middle School)	24.7	22.6	2.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Troup County)	26.6	31.7	5.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Gardner-Newman Middle School)	20.8	26	5.2%
8th Grade Science (Troup County)	20.2	27.4	7.2%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gardner-Newman Middle School)	25.2	22.5	2.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Troup County)	20.9	23.6	2.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Gardner-Newman Middle School)	93.2	51.9	41.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Troup County)	32.5	38.9	6.4%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	985	1039	5.5%
African American	471	508	7.9%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	24	30	25%
Hispanic	100	129	29%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	347	324	6.6%
Two or More Races	39	45	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.1%	94%	25.9%

Elementary:	Franklin Forest Elementary
	Hillcrest Elementary School
	Hollis Hand Elementary School

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gardner-Newman Middle School	Public	6-8	101 S Shannon Dr	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	No	(706) 883-1535	1,020	66	15.4	78.7%	298 (29.2%)	490 (48.0%)	157 (15.4%)	23 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (4.9%)	37.5	355^th of 588 public middle schools	39.6%		34.8	371^st of 577 public middle schools	35.7%	16	88.7	25.8	29.9	41.0	25.5	23.1	35.4	25.6	22.4	$8,833	$343	$8,490
Callaway Middle School	Public	6-8	2244 Hammett Rd	LaGrange	30241	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 845-2080	717	50	14.3	93.9%	242 (33.8%)	392 (54.7%)	52 (7.3%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.2%)	33.4	386^th of 588 public middle schools	34.4%		30.6	402^nd of 577 public middle schools	30.3%	16	77.3	30.7	30.9	33.5	29.4	24.4	22.3	18.8	23.7	$9,259	$350	$8,910
Long Cane Middle School	Public	6-8	326 Long Cane Rd	LaGrange	30240	Troup County	Troup County	No	No	No	No	(706) 845-2085	973	69	14.1	73.5%	491 (50.5%)	339 (34.8%)	79 (8.1%)	23 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.1%)	54.9	245^th of 588 public middle schools	58.3%		63.7	181^st of 577 public middle schools	68.6%	64	97.8	34.3	32.2	38.4	40.2	39.8	55.2	30.7	33.2	$8,739	$380	$8,359
Greenville Middle School	Public	6-8	17656 Roosevelt Hwy	Greenville	30222	Meriwether County	Meriwether County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 672-4930	175	18	9.6	92.0%	43 (24.6%)	111 (63.4%)	13 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.6%)	20.1	478^th of 588 public middle schools	18.7%		16	499^th of 577 public middle schools	13.5%	21		28.4	15.0	14.5	24.3	20.8	17.7	9.7	9.7	$8,913	$882	$8,031
Heard County Middle School	Public	6-8	269 Old Field Rd	Franklin	30217	Heard County	Heard County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 675-9247	448	30	14.8	67.4%	383 (85.5%)	31 (6.9%)	16 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.0%)	73.9	132^nd of 588 public middle schools	77.6%		78.8	105^th of 577 public middle schools	81.8%	27		59.7	40.7	45.7	59.7	51.9	51.9	53.1	32.7	$8,336	$573	$7,762

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