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Saint Marys Middle School

Summary:

Saint Marys Middle School is a public middle school in Saint Marys, Georgia, serving 1,051 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Camden County School District, which is ranked 13th out of 203 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Saint Marys Middle School consistently outperforms the state and county averages on Milestones Assessment scores, with 60.3% of its 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 57.7% for the Camden County district and 44.7% for the state of Georgia. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.7 to 16.7 over the past three years, and spends more per student than the state average, with spending ranging from $7,776 to $8,098 per student. Additionally, Saint Marys Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.47% to 44.53%, compared to 49.33% at the nearby Camden Middle School.

Saint Marys Middle School has maintained a strong academic performance, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Georgia, with a current ranking of 102 out of 588 and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year. These factors, along with the school's higher spending per student and lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggest that Saint Marys Middle School may be providing a higher-quality educational experience for its students compared to nearby schools in the Camden County School District.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 205 Martha Dr
       Saint Marys, GA  31558

(912) 882-8626

District: Camden County

SchoolDigger Rank:
102nd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,098 Help


Students who attend Saint Marys Middle School usually attend:

High:    Camden County High School

Feeder schools for Saint Marys Middle School:

Elementary:    Crooked River Elementary School
    Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
    Saint Marys Elementary School
    Sugarmill Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  1,103

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.6%
African American:
19.1%
Hispanic:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saint Marys Middle School ranks better than 82.7% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (56.6%), African American (19.1%), Hispanic (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saint Marys Middle School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Compare Saint Marys Middle School employs 67.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saint Marys Middle School is $8,098.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Saint Marys Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Saint Marys Middle School 102nd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Saint Marys Middle School in the ranking list.)

Camden County:

SchoolDigger ranks Camden County 13th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saint Marys Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 74.37 81st 445 81.8%
2008 80.67 61st 462 86.8%
2009 75.09 90th 466 80.7%
2010 70.28 123rd 494 75.1%
2011 70.13 139th 504 72.4%
2012 71.43 127th 508 75.0%
2013 73.17 118th 527 77.6%
2014 74.17 109th 521 79.1%
2015 65.26 158th 537 70.6%
2016 67.99 146th 545 73.2%
2017 73.00 126th 539 76.6%
2018 85.58 64th 543 88.2%
2019 86.54 64th 559 88.6%
2021 92.76 42nd 542 92.3%
2022 88.01 60th 567 89.4%
2023 87.75 63rd 577 89.1%
2024 79.80 102nd 588 82.7%
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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 Saint Marys Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 686 248 10 55 7 n/a n/a 60 1066
2008 650 214 13 61 6 n/a n/a 68 1012
2009 650 214 14 52 5 n/a n/a 65 1000
2010 638 217 13 63 6 2 65 0 1004
2011 635 191 8 62 3 1 47 0 947
2012 604 211 12 65 4 0 48 0 944
2013 596 191 10 75 6 0 58 0 936
2014 593 210 14 80 8 1 54 0 960
2015 603 204 15 88 9 2 57 0 978
2016 604 205 17 88 6 1 42 0 963
2017 611 198 16 89 3 1 59 0 977
2018 572 206 12 101 3 1 68 0 963
2019 617 199 13 112 2 0 77 0 1020
2020 629 213 11 106 3 1 76 0 1039
2021 654 228 12 105 4 3 82 0 1088
2022 653 242 14 107 3 4 95 0 1118
2023 620 216 14 100 1 5 95 0 1051
2024 624 211 17 123 2 3 123 0 1103

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 Saint Marys Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 1066 74.0 14.4 43.2
2008 1012 73.0 13.9 39.5
2009 1000 67.0 14.9 39.4
2010 1004 67.0 14.9 43.3
2011 947 66.8 14.1 41.3
2012 944 65.5 14.4 45.9
2013 936 63.0 14.8 46.2
2014 960 61.0 15.7 48.9
2015 978 60.0 16.3 46.7
2016 963 60.0 16.0 48.6
2017 977 62.0 15.7 45.8
2018 963 61.0 15.7 47.2
2019 1020 64.0 15.9 44.1
2020 1039 64.1 16.2 42.4
2021 1088 65.1 16.7 43.5
2022 1118 68.2 16.3 n/a
2023 1051 71.2 14.7 44.5
2024 1103 67.2 16.4 51.4

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 Saint Marys Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 1066 74.0 14.4 43.2
2008 1012 73.0 13.9 39.5
2009 1000 67.0 14.9 39.4
2010 1004 67.0 14.9 43.3
2011 947 66.8 14.1 41.3
2012 944 65.5 14.4 45.9
2013 936 63.0 14.8 46.2
2014 960 61.0 15.7 48.9
2015 978 60.0 16.3 46.7
2016 963 60.0 16.0 48.6
2017 977 62.0 15.7 45.8
2018 963 61.0 15.7 47.2
2019 1020 64.0 15.9 44.1
2020 1039 64.1 16.2 42.4
2021 1088 65.1 16.7 43.5
2022 1118 68.2 16.3 n/a
2023 1051 71.2 14.7 44.5
2024 1103 67.2 16.4 51.4

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 Saint Marys Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $451 (5.8%) $7,325 (94.2%) $7,776
2018 $443 (5.5%) $7,606 (94.5%) $8,049
2019 $404 (5.0%) $7,694 (95.0%) $8,098

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Saint Marys 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 64th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 63rd of 577 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Marys Middle School)65.956.1
 9.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)60.751.4
 9.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Saint Marys Middle School)5044.4
 5.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)48.539.2
 9.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Marys Middle School)50.554
 3.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)46.248.2
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Saint Marys Middle School)57.257.4
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)51.851.1
 0.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Saint Marys Middle School)73.960.2
 13.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Camden County)63.455
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Saint Marys Middle School)62.558.5
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Camden County)56.849.4
 7.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Saint Marys Middle School)6657.2
 8.8%
   8th Grade Science (Camden County)54.451.2
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Saint Marys Middle School)56.656.1
 0.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Camden County)49.848.4
 1.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10201051
 3%
African American199216
 8.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1314
 7.7%
Hispanic112100
 10.7%
Pacific Islander05
White617620
 0.5%
Two or More Races7795
 23.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.1%44.5%
 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saint Marys Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,103 students attended Saint Marys Middle School.

Saint Marys Middle School ranks 102nd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Saint Marys Middle School are 57% White, 19% African American, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Saint Marys Middle School usually go on to attend Camden County High School


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