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Metter Middle School

Summary:

Metter Middle School is a public middle school in Metter, Georgia, serving 518 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Candler County School District, which is ranked 139 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Metter Middle School faces several academic challenges. Its test scores are generally below the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 27.7% to 45.9% compared to the state averages of 39.8% to 44.7% and 34.7% to 43.7%, respectively. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.06% to 84.17%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's spending per student, at $8,210 in 2018-2019, is lower than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 14.4 to 16.1 is higher than the recommended ratio for effective instruction.

When compared to nearby schools, such as North Tattnall Middle School, William James Middle School, and Langston Chapel Middle School, Metter Middle School performs below its peers in several key areas. However, the school does have a bright spot in its Algebra I performance, where it has consistently outperformed the district and state averages. Overall, Metter Middle School's declining performance and high poverty levels suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 33661 Ga Highway 129 S
       Metter, GA  30439

(912) 685-5580

District: Candler County

SchoolDigger Rank:
314th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Metter Middle School usually attend:

High:    Metter High School

Feeder schools for Metter Middle School:

Elementary:    Metter Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  518

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.0%
African American:
24.7%
Hispanic:
19.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Metter Middle School ranks worse than 53.4% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.76. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Metter Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Metter Middle School 314th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Metter Middle School in the ranking list.)

Candler County:

SchoolDigger ranks Candler County 139th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Metter Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.68 182nd 420 56.7%
2007 51.39 247th 445 44.5%
2008 44.38 295th 462 36.1%
2009 48.59 279th 466 40.1%
2010 51.76 267th 494 46.0%
2011 50.45 290th 504 42.5%
2012 57.04 248th 508 51.2%
2013 58.82 245th 527 53.5%
2014 66.70 176th 521 66.2%
2015 55.50 209th 537 61.1%
2016 36.24 355th 545 34.9%
2017 32.88 371st 539 31.2%
2018 41.05 319th 543 41.3%
2019 34.64 370th 559 33.8%
2021 41.46 294th 542 45.8%
2022 37.47 343rd 567 39.5%
2023 42.55 313th 577 45.8%
2024 43.76 314th 588 46.6%
See the entire list of Georgia Middle School Rankings!

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

Metter Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Metter 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 472 472
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 453 453
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 537 537
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 512 512
1994 287 215 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1995 237 166 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1996 237 166 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1997 228 165 3 26 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1998 258 160 2 30 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 270 159 1 44 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2000 270 155 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2001 260 171 1 48 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 225 158 2 47 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2003 225 158 2 47 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2004 224 152 3 50 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2005 219 136 3 58 0 n/a n/a 4 420
2006 209 127 3 62 0 n/a n/a 7 408
2007 223 136 2 60 3 n/a n/a 7 431
2008 227 114 2 50 1 n/a n/a 8 402
2009 227 121 3 54 0 n/a n/a 9 414
2010 232 131 3 53 0 0 17 0 436
2011 221 137 3 67 0 0 9 0 437
2012 228 142 1 59 0 0 8 0 438
2013 225 129 1 69 0 0 10 0 434
2014 233 130 0 70 1 2 9 0 445
2015 253 138 0 85 1 4 9 0 490
2016 256 150 1 94 1 2 5 0 509
2017 241 176 2 101 0 2 11 0 533
2018 234 159 5 98 0 2 10 0 508
2019 203 172 4 109 0 2 14 0 504
2020 224 165 4 115 0 1 17 0 526
2021 231 162 2 114 0 0 18 0 527
2022 242 137 2 104 0 0 20 0 505
2023 259 128 5 102 0 0 24 0 518

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 Metter Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 472 30.0 15.7 51.5
1991 453 30.0 15.1 45.9
1992 537 31.0 17.3 44.7
1993 512 32.0 16.0 54.3
1994 520 31.6 16.5 60.4
1995 421 26.0 16.2 58.9
1996 421 26.0 16.2 58.9
1997 422 25.0 16.9 63.3
1998 450 27.5 16.4 62
1999 474 30.0 15.8 64.6
2000 475 28.0 17.0 52.4
2001 480 29.5 16.3 65.2
2002 432 29.7 14.5 72.2
2003 432 29.7 14.5 72.2
2004 429 26.8 16.0 75.8
2005 420 27.7 15.2 70.9
2006 408 26.5 15.4 73.8
2007 431 27.4 15.7 68.4
2008 402 31.0 13.0 65.2
2009 414 28.7 14.4 64.9
2010 436 27.7 15.7 61.7
2011 437 28.2 15.4 70
2012 438 27.2 16.1 71.7
2013 434 27.7 15.6 73
2014 445 28.5 15.6 71
2015 490 28.0 17.5 71.2
2016 509 29.0 17.5 69.9
2017 533 29.0 18.3 89.9
2018 508 26.4 19.2 90
2019 504 26.6 18.9 90.1
2020 526 29.2 18.0 89.9
2021 527 32.7 16.1 84.1
2022 505 35.0 14.4 n/a
2023 518 33.5 15.4 84.2

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 Metter Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 472 30.0 15.7 51.5
1991 453 30.0 15.1 45.9
1992 537 31.0 17.3 44.7
1993 512 32.0 16.0 54.3
1994 520 31.6 16.5 60.4
1995 421 26.0 16.2 58.9
1996 421 26.0 16.2 58.9
1997 422 25.0 16.9 63.3
1998 450 27.5 16.4 62
1999 474 30.0 15.8 64.6
2000 475 28.0 17.0 52.4
2001 480 29.5 16.3 65.2
2002 432 29.7 14.5 72.2
2003 432 29.7 14.5 72.2
2004 429 26.8 16.0 75.8
2005 420 27.7 15.2 70.9
2006 408 26.5 15.4 73.8
2007 431 27.4 15.7 68.4
2008 402 31.0 13.0 65.2
2009 414 28.7 14.4 64.9
2010 436 27.7 15.7 61.7
2011 437 28.2 15.4 70
2012 438 27.2 16.1 71.7
2013 434 27.7 15.6 73
2014 445 28.5 15.6 71
2015 490 28.0 17.5 71.2
2016 509 29.0 17.5 69.9
2017 533 29.0 18.3 89.9
2018 508 26.4 19.2 90
2019 504 26.6 18.9 90.1
2020 526 29.2 18.0 89.9
2021 527 32.7 16.1 84.1
2022 505 35.0 14.4 n/a
2023 518 33.5 15.4 84.2

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 Metter Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $613 (8.7%) $6,405 (91.3%) $7,018
2018 $848 (10.7%) $7,066 (89.3%) $7,914
2019 $761 (9.3%) $7,449 (90.7%) $8,210

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Metter 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 370th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 313th of 577 Middle schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Metter Middle School)29.125.3
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Candler County)29.125.3
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Metter Middle School)30.832
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Candler County)30.832
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Metter Middle School)29.925.9
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Candler County)29.925.9
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Metter Middle School)45.745.1
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Candler County)45.745.1
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Metter Middle School)29.732.7
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Candler County)29.732.7
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Metter Middle School)43.437.4
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Candler County)43.437.4
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Metter Middle School)6.823.4
 16.6%
   8th Grade Science (Candler County)6.823.4
 16.6%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Metter Middle School)14.813.5
 1.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Candler County)14.813.5
 1.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Metter Middle School)73.780
 6.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Candler County)44.429.1
 15.3%
   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 Students504518
 2.8%
African American172128
 25.6%
American Indian00
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic109102
 6.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White203259
 27.6%
Two or More Races1424
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.1%84.2%
 5.9%

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Metter Middle School ranks 314th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Metter Middle School are 50% White, 25% African American, 20% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Metter Middle School usually go on to attend Metter High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 518 students attended Metter Middle School.


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