Coastal Middle School

Summary:

Coastal Middle School is a public middle school located in Savannah, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 556 students. The school is part of the Savannah-Chatham County School District, which is ranked 128 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Coastal Middle School consistently outperforms the Savannah-Chatham County and Georgia state averages in standardized test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Coastal Middle School had 97.6% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 29.6% for the district and 44% for the state. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Georgia middle schools in recent years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Coastal Middle School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 12.4 students per teacher, and a higher per-student spending compared to the district average.

When comparing Coastal Middle School to the nearby schools in the district, such as West Chatham Middle, Southwest Middle, and Mercer Middle, it is clear that Coastal Middle School is a standout performer, with significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings. This suggests that Coastal Middle School is providing a higher-quality education to its students, potentially due to factors such as community support, effective leadership, or targeted interventions and programs.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4595 US Highway 80 E
       Savannah, GA  31410


(912) 395-3950

District: Savannah-Chatham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Coastal Middle School usually attend:

High:    Islands High School

Feeder schools for Coastal Middle School:

Elementary:    Marshpoint Elementary School
    May Howard Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.6%
African American:
26.3%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Coastal Middle School ranks better than 75.9% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.69. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Coastal Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Coastal Middle School 142nd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Coastal Middle School in the ranking list.)

Savannah-Chatham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Savannah-Chatham County 128th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Coastal Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.03 198th 420 52.9%
2007 59.05 198th 445 55.5%
2008 51.78 241st 462 47.8%
2009 56.60 224th 466 51.9%
2010 58.60 219th 494 55.7%
2013 74.70 108th 527 79.5%
2014 72.97 116th 521 77.7%
2015 60.19 186th 537 65.4%
2016 60.91 179th 545 67.2%
2017 64.59 161st 539 70.1%
2018 65.20 161st 543 70.3%
2019 66.44 167th 559 70.1%
2021 49.66 255th 542 53.0%
2022 56.35 216th 567 61.9%
2023 59.93 201st 577 65.2%
2024 71.69 142nd 588 75.9%
See the entire list of Georgia Middle School Rankings!

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

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

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 4, 2019

Open Quote The administration actually lies to hide the radical curriculum. It’s an IB school- IB is a program which was developed by UNESCO,part of the pro Islam UN. It teaches that Israel is occupied “Palestinian” territory. Coastal uses books edited by Shabbir Mansuri, who is connected to the Muslim Brotherhood. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, July 22, 2017

Open Quote This school has the awful IB, or International Baccalaureate program. IB is a UN program which costs SCCPSS probably at least 200k a year(but school board refuses to disclose full cost). It's curriculum is very anti American,anti Christian,anti Jew and very PRO ISLAM! Much of the study material appears to be kept away from parents, who have no way to access the IB online site. The one textbook they allow to go home should be in a Muslim madrassa not in a US public school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Coastal Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 545 370 16 5 4 n/a n/a 0 940
1999 544 436 19 4 3 n/a n/a 0 1006
2000 524 436 25 10 4 n/a n/a 0 999
2001 474 409 31 11 3 n/a n/a 0 928
2002 513 301 31 6 3 n/a n/a 0 854
2003 513 301 31 6 3 n/a n/a 0 854
2004 532 294 32 14 2 n/a n/a 0 874
2005 478 274 26 15 1 n/a n/a 13 807
2006 412 265 37 13 3 n/a n/a 14 744
2007 402 256 30 12 1 n/a n/a 14 715
2008 422 315 33 20 2 n/a n/a 24 816
2009 431 361 37 27 0 n/a n/a 35 891
2010 493 366 42 25 2 0 0 0 928
2011 443 165 40 25 4 0 28 0 705
2012 461 144 30 24 3 1 34 0 697
2013 514 134 47 31 1 1 36 0 764
2014 506 139 45 32 2 0 35 0 759
2015 472 130 49 30 2 0 36 0 719
2016 434 151 45 29 3 0 41 0 703
2017 424 167 38 30 0 0 41 0 700
2018 432 180 38 31 0 0 38 0 719
2019 411 204 39 43 0 1 29 0 727
2020 421 172 42 46 1 1 24 0 707
2021 353 177 40 50 1 0 23 0 644
2022 335 158 37 52 1 1 32 0 616
2023 309 146 26 44 0 1 30 0 556

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 Coastal Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 940 56.5 16.6 32.2
1999 1006 53.9 18.7 36.4
2000 999 55.5 18.0 31.1
2001 928 59.0 15.7 33.4
2002 854 58.0 14.7 30
2003 854 58.0 14.7 30
2004 874 59.0 14.8 33.3
2005 807 57.5 14.0 33.2
2006 744 56.0 13.3 37.9
2007 715 57.6 12.4 39.2
2008 816 65.3 12.5 43.2
2009 891 70.4 12.7 47.2
2010 928 69.1 13.4 51.6
2011 705 54.0 13.0 34.3
2012 697 51.1 13.6 34.1
2013 764 53.7 14.2 32.9
2014 759 52.1 14.5 32.7
2015 719 49.0 14.6 33.1
2016 703 50.0 14.0 37.3
2017 700 52.9 13.2 36.7
2018 719 56.3 12.7 30.3
2019 727 56.2 12.9 39.2
2020 707 57.0 12.4 34.5
2021 644 52.3 12.3 37
2022 616 49.4 12.4 n/a
2023 556 46.2 12.0 46

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 Coastal Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 940 56.5 16.6 32.2
1999 1006 53.9 18.7 36.4
2000 999 55.5 18.0 31.1
2001 928 59.0 15.7 33.4
2002 854 58.0 14.7 30
2003 854 58.0 14.7 30
2004 874 59.0 14.8 33.3
2005 807 57.5 14.0 33.2
2006 744 56.0 13.3 37.9
2007 715 57.6 12.4 39.2
2008 816 65.3 12.5 43.2
2009 891 70.4 12.7 47.2
2010 928 69.1 13.4 51.6
2011 705 54.0 13.0 34.3
2012 697 51.1 13.6 34.1
2013 764 53.7 14.2 32.9
2014 759 52.1 14.5 32.7
2015 719 49.0 14.6 33.1
2016 703 50.0 14.0 37.3
2017 700 52.9 13.2 36.7
2018 719 56.3 12.7 30.3
2019 727 56.2 12.9 39.2
2020 707 57.0 12.4 34.5
2021 644 52.3 12.3 37
2022 616 49.4 12.4 n/a
2023 556 46.2 12.0 46

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 Coastal Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $369 (3.6%) $9,891 (96.4%) $10,260
2018 $398 (3.7%) $10,263 (96.3%) $10,660
2019 $255 (2.3%) $10,660 (97.7%) $10,915

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Coastal 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 167th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 201st of 577 Middle schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Coastal Middle School)57.733.3
 24.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)3423.2
 10.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Coastal Middle School)4839.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)27.318.3
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Coastal Middle School)44.736.3
 8.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)2823.7
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Coastal Middle School)49.439.4
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)2920.6
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Coastal Middle School)3635.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Savannah-Chatham County)22.226
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Coastal Middle School)49.741.9
 7.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Savannah-Chatham County)23.920.2
 3.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Coastal Middle School)31.737.2
 5.5%
   8th Grade Science (Savannah-Chatham County)19.417.2
 2.2%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Coastal Middle School)44.239.8
 4.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Savannah-Chatham County)28.120.3
 7.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Coastal Middle School)91.196.9
 5.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Savannah-Chatham County)31.221.2
 10%
   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 Students727556
 23.5%
African American204146
 28.4%
American Indian00
Asian3926
 33.3%
Hispanic4344
 2.3%
Pacific Islander11
White411309
 24.8%
Two or More Races2930
 3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.2%46%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Coastal Middle School

Students who attend Coastal Middle School usually go on to attend Islands High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 556 students attended Coastal Middle School.

Students at Coastal Middle School are 56% White, 26% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Coastal Middle School ranks 142nd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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