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Bethune Middle School

Summary:

Bethune Middle School is a public middle school in Folkston, Georgia, serving 563 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Charlton County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 203 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Bethune Middle School's academic performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessment has been mixed compared to the state and county averages. While the school has seen some areas of strength, such as 6th grade English Language Arts proficiency exceeding the state average, its overall proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics have generally lagged behind the Charlton County and Georgia averages. The school's performance has fluctuated over the past several years, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and a focus on best practices in teaching and learning.

Bethune Middle School serves a student population with a high percentage of economic disadvantage, with 75% to 76% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor likely plays a significant role in the school's academic performance and may require additional resources and support to address the unique needs of the student population. Despite these challenges, the school has shown potential for improvement, and with the right strategies and resources, it can work towards better academic outcomes and a more equitable education for all its students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 285 Little Phoebe Church Rd
       Folkston, GA  31537

(912) 496-2360

District: Charlton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Bethune Middle School usually attend:

High:    Charlton County High School

Feeder schools for Bethune Middle School:

Elementary:    Folkston Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  563

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
African American:
31.8%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bethune Middle School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bethune Middle School ranks better than 63.9% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.59. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Bethune Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bethune Middle School 212th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Bethune Middle School in the ranking list.)

Charlton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlton County 30th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bethune Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 36.36 909th 1225 25.8%
2014 47.50 784th 1231 36.3%
2015 29.25 873rd 1240 29.6%
2016 43.59 662nd 1233 46.3%
2017 45.13 618th 1205 48.7%
2018 48.95 573rd 1209 52.6%
2019 45.62 647th 1234 47.6%
2021 39.01 693rd 1214 42.9%
2022 51.65 550th 1244 55.8%
2023 50.26 548th 1242 55.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bethune Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 45.27 344th 527 34.7%
2014 49.29 321st 521 38.4%
2015 39.64 320th 537 40.4%
2016 45.17 290th 545 46.8%
2017 53.36 228th 539 57.7%
2018 50.67 244th 543 55.1%
2019 54.31 231st 559 58.7%
2021 40.53 302nd 542 44.3%
2022 51.94 250th 567 55.9%
2023 41.49 323rd 577 44.0%
2024 59.59 212th 588 63.9%
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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 Bethune Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 384 192 7 3 1 0 27 0 614
2012 361 189 7 2 1 0 30 0 590
2013 345 180 6 1 0 0 34 0 566
2014 341 176 3 4 1 0 26 0 551
2015 325 166 1 4 1 0 22 0 519
2016 307 169 2 10 1 0 25 0 514
2017 298 173 2 22 1 0 27 0 523
2018 318 178 2 14 3 0 37 0 552
2019 330 193 4 17 4 0 42 0 590
2020 334 187 5 10 4 0 41 0 581
2021 341 182 5 11 4 0 40 0 583
2022 331 185 6 15 4 0 45 0 586
2023 323 179 4 14 2 0 41 0 563

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 Bethune Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 614 34.1 18.0 70.4
2012 590 33.6 17.5 71.5
2013 566 33.8 16.7 75.1
2014 551 32.9 16.7 75.9
2015 519 32.0 16.2 74.8
2016 514 33.0 15.5 73
2017 523 33.9 15.4 73.6
2018 552 36.9 14.9 74.3
2019 590 37.1 15.9 75.1
2020 581 36.9 15.7 75
2021 583 38.3 15.2 75.1
2022 586 36.9 15.8 n/a
2023 563 39.9 14.1 75.7

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 Bethune Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 614 34.1 18.0 70.4
2012 590 33.6 17.5 71.5
2013 566 33.8 16.7 75.1
2014 551 32.9 16.7 75.9
2015 519 32.0 16.2 74.8
2016 514 33.0 15.5 73
2017 523 33.9 15.4 73.6
2018 552 36.9 14.9 74.3
2019 590 37.1 15.9 75.1
2020 581 36.9 15.7 75
2021 583 38.3 15.2 75.1
2022 586 36.9 15.8 n/a
2023 563 39.9 14.1 75.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethune Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $1,037 (11.4%) $8,035 (88.6%) $9,072
2018 $774 (8.7%) $8,153 (91.3%) $8,927
2019 $807 (9.0%) $8,142 (91.0%) $8,948

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethune 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 647th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 548th of 1242 Elementary schools
 8.3%
Ranks 231st of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 323rd of 577 Middle schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethune Middle School)29.731.2
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Charlton County)32.633
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bethune Middle School)36.441.9
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Charlton County)38.446.1
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethune Middle School)37.138.8
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Charlton County)40.343.1
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bethune Middle School)34.645.9
 11.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Charlton County)37.144.6
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Bethune Middle School)5142.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Charlton County)48.547.7
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bethune Middle School)40.237.4
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Charlton County)47.539.7
 7.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bethune Middle School)45.416.8
 28.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Charlton County)47.920.6
 27.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bethune Middle School)37.432.5
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Charlton County)37.432.5
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bethune Middle School)53.732.5
 21.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Charlton County)53.732.5
 21.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bethune Middle School)34.232
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Charlton County)34.232
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bethune Middle School)42.724.4
 18.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Charlton County)42.724.4
 18.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Bethune Middle School)34.519.5
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Charlton County)34.519.5
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bethune Middle School)28.235
 6.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Charlton County)28.235
 6.8%
   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 Students590563
 4.6%
African American193179
 7.3%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian44
Hispanic1714
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White330323
 2.1%
Two or More Races4241
 2.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.1%75.7%
 0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bethune Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 563 students attended Bethune Middle School.

Bethune Middle School ranks 212th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bethune Middle School usually go on to attend Charlton County High School

Students at Bethune Middle School are 57% White, 32% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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