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Bleckley Middle School

Summary:

Bleckley Middle School is a public middle school in Cochran, Georgia, serving 561 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the Bleckley County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels.

Bleckley Middle School has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 20% of Georgia middle schools over the past 10 years. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.4 to 14.7 students per teacher, suggesting a more personalized learning environment compared to some nearby schools like Twiggs Middle School and Dodge County Middle School, which have significantly lower test scores and statewide rankings.

While Bleckley Middle School is a strong-performing school, there may be opportunities to further improve student outcomes, particularly in areas where the school's performance, while still above the state average, is not as high as its overall academic excellence. The school's diverse student population, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests a focus on providing a quality education to students from varying socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 590 Ga Highway 26 E
       Cochran, GA  31014

(478) 934-7270

District: Bleckley County

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,445 Help


Students who attend Bleckley Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bleckley County High School

Feeder schools for Bleckley Middle School:

Elementary:    Bleckley County Elementary School
    Bleckley County Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.6%
African American:
23.3%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bleckley Middle School ranks better than 78.9% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.6%), African American (23.3%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bleckley Middle School is 13.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bleckley Middle School is $9,445.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bleckley Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bleckley Middle School 124th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Bleckley Middle School in the ranking list.)

Bleckley County:

SchoolDigger ranks Bleckley County 102nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bleckley Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.89 114th 420 72.9%
2007 67.48 131st 445 70.6%
2008 70.87 117th 462 74.7%
2009 70.46 117th 466 74.9%
2010 65.50 167th 494 66.2%
2013 71.33 138th 527 73.8%
2014 75.01 99th 521 81.0%
2015 77.05 102nd 537 81.0%
2016 80.38 88th 545 83.9%
2017 81.14 83rd 539 84.6%
2018 82.44 83rd 543 84.7%
2019 83.69 80th 559 85.7%
2021 78.74 87th 542 83.9%
2022 78.88 100th 567 82.4%
2023 80.97 93rd 577 83.9%
2024 75.13 124th 588 78.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bleckley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 616 616
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 633 633
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 622 622
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 658 658
1994 436 232 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1995 438 222 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1996 438 222 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1997 444 211 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1998 334 153 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1999 337 146 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 354 145 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2001 379 151 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2002 403 152 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2003 403 152 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2004 411 156 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2005 400 164 7 9 0 n/a n/a 3 583
2006 400 156 4 9 0 n/a n/a 1 570
2007 375 166 3 7 0 n/a n/a 4 555
2008 361 158 6 12 0 n/a n/a 7 544
2009 355 129 7 11 0 n/a n/a 7 509
2010 364 120 6 16 0 0 4 0 510
2011 383 130 8 12 0 0 3 0 536
2012 402 132 6 9 1 0 6 0 556
2013 376 137 5 10 0 0 7 0 535
2014 371 143 3 12 0 0 9 0 538
2015 364 126 4 13 0 0 9 0 516
2016 359 133 5 15 0 0 16 0 528
2017 331 121 5 22 0 0 19 0 498
2018 329 136 5 19 0 0 20 0 509
2019 344 129 10 16 0 0 18 0 517
2020 374 132 5 15 0 0 10 0 536
2021 386 148 4 21 0 0 8 0 567
2022 394 143 2 20 0 0 9 0 568
2023 393 132 3 18 0 0 15 0 561
2024 380 129 6 18 1 0 20 0 554

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 Bleckley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 616 39.0 15.7 26.8
1991 633 42.0 15.0 29.9
1992 622 42.2 14.7 32.5
1993 658 39.0 16.9 37.5
1994 674 45.3 14.9 34.7
1995 671 47.0 14.3 40.4
1996 671 47.0 14.3 40.4
1997 667 46.0 14.5 48.6
1998 496 36.6 13.6 47.8
1999 490 36.8 13.3 46.1
2000 502 34.4 14.6 45.6
2001 534 35.4 15.1 48.7
2002 564 37.8 14.9 48.8
2003 564 37.8 14.9 48.8
2004 581 37.1 15.7 50.4
2005 583 36.6 15.9 53.4
2006 570 37.2 15.3 55.9
2007 555 40.2 13.8 57.5
2008 544 41.0 13.3 57.7
2009 509 43.5 11.7 59.2
2010 510 43.0 11.8 54.5
2011 536 37.2 14.4 59.5
2012 556 37.0 15.0 58.1
2013 535 35.6 15.0 58.5
2014 538 34.8 15.4 60
2015 516 35.0 14.7 61.2
2016 528 36.0 14.6 61.6
2017 498 36.9 13.4 59
2018 509 39.5 12.8 58.2
2019 517 39.1 13.2 52.6
2020 536 39.2 13.6 52.2
2021 567 38.4 14.7 52.6
2022 568 42.3 13.4 n/a
2023 561 41.7 13.4 52
2024 554 41.0 13.5 65.3

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 Bleckley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 616 39.0 15.7 26.8
1991 633 42.0 15.0 29.9
1992 622 42.2 14.7 32.5
1993 658 39.0 16.9 37.5
1994 674 45.3 14.9 34.7
1995 671 47.0 14.3 40.4
1996 671 47.0 14.3 40.4
1997 667 46.0 14.5 48.6
1998 496 36.6 13.6 47.8
1999 490 36.8 13.3 46.1
2000 502 34.4 14.6 45.6
2001 534 35.4 15.1 48.7
2002 564 37.8 14.9 48.8
2003 564 37.8 14.9 48.8
2004 581 37.1 15.7 50.4
2005 583 36.6 15.9 53.4
2006 570 37.2 15.3 55.9
2007 555 40.2 13.8 57.5
2008 544 41.0 13.3 57.7
2009 509 43.5 11.7 59.2
2010 510 43.0 11.8 54.5
2011 536 37.2 14.4 59.5
2012 556 37.0 15.0 58.1
2013 535 35.6 15.0 58.5
2014 538 34.8 15.4 60
2015 516 35.0 14.7 61.2
2016 528 36.0 14.6 61.6
2017 498 36.9 13.4 59
2018 509 39.5 12.8 58.2
2019 517 39.1 13.2 52.6
2020 536 39.2 13.6 52.2
2021 567 38.4 14.7 52.6
2022 568 42.3 13.4 n/a
2023 561 41.7 13.4 52
2024 554 41.0 13.5 65.3

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 Bleckley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $746 (8.3%) $8,269 (91.7%) $9,016
2018 $626 (6.9%) $8,406 (93.1%) $9,031
2019 $666 (7.1%) $8,780 (93.0%) $9,445

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bleckley Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 80th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 93rd of 577 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bleckley Middle School)53.649.2
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bleckley County)51.748.4
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bleckley Middle School)58.957.4
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bleckley County)56.356.5
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bleckley Middle School)49.442.5
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bleckley County)47.940
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bleckley Middle School)60.140.8
 19.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bleckley County)58.938.4
 20.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bleckley Middle School)62.152.9
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bleckley County)6049.7
 10.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bleckley Middle School)54.656.9
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bleckley County)51.853.8
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Bleckley Middle School)58.674.1
 15.5%
   8th Grade Science (Bleckley County)5669.4
 13.4%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bleckley Middle School)57.951.1
 6.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Bleckley County)55.347.8
 7.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Bleckley Middle School)82.691.3
 8.7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bleckley County)52.444.3
 8.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students517561
 8.5%
African American129132
 2.3%
American Indian00
Asian103
 70%
Hispanic1618
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White344393
 14.2%
Two or More Races1815
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.6%52%
 0.6%

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Students at Bleckley Middle School are 69% White, 23% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Bleckley Middle School usually go on to attend Bleckley County High School

Bleckley Middle School ranks 124th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 554 students attended Bleckley Middle School.


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