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Summerville Middle School

Summary:

Summerville Middle School is a public middle school in Summerville, Georgia, serving 384 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Chattooga County School District, which is ranked 151 out of 203 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Summerville Middle School consistently underperforms compared to state and county averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 13.6% to 23.4%, compared to the state average of 39.8% to 44.7%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 11.6% to 27%, significantly lower than the state average of 34.7% to 43.7%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, with a ranking between 413 and 502 out of 567-588 schools in recent years, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

When comparing Summerville Middle School to nearby schools, such as LaFayette Middle School, Model Middle School, and Trion Middle School, the performance gap is significant. These nearby schools consistently outperform Summerville Middle School in standardized test scores, school rankings, and other key metrics. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Summerville Middle School, ranging from 77.3% to 80.47% in recent years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the school's academic performance, and targeted interventions and support could help improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 200 Middle School Rd
       Summerville, GA  30747

(706) 857-2444

District: Chattooga County

SchoolDigger Rank:
486th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Summerville Middle School usually attend:

High:    Chattooga High School

Feeder schools for Summerville Middle School:

Elementary:    Leroy Massey Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.9%
African American:
9.6%
Two or more races:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.5% Help


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Compare Details Summerville Middle School ranks worse than 82.7% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.56. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Summerville Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Summerville Middle School 486th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Summerville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Chattooga County:

SchoolDigger ranks Chattooga County 151st of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Summerville Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 36.49 321st 420 23.6%
2007 25.21 385th 445 13.5%
2008 13.39 431st 462 6.7%
2009 15.44 434th 466 6.9%
2010 18.90 437th 494 11.5%
2011 29.01 411th 504 18.5%
2012 29.94 411th 508 19.1%
2013 24.48 447th 527 15.2%
2014 23.62 448th 521 14.0%
2015 22.68 421st 537 21.6%
2016 23.18 428th 545 21.5%
2017 20.41 440th 539 18.4%
2018 30.35 394th 543 27.4%
2019 28.42 413th 559 26.1%
2021 13.65 479th 542 11.6%
2022 14.42 492nd 567 13.2%
2023 15.59 502nd 577 13.0%
2024 19.56 486th 588 17.3%
See the entire list of Georgia Middle School Rankings!

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

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

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by a citizen
Friday, December 16, 2022

Open Quote Summerville middle school is the worst they suspend students more then ppl would think I think if they had more professional ppl in that school it would be a much better school like a better principal and vice principal and a counselor that knows there job and a few teachers this school has there picks in students if they are not up to there standards then the student is not treated fair we need better ppl to work in this school Close Quote



Enrollment information for Summerville 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 440 440
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 384 384
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 380 380
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 406 406
1994 348 85 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1995 329 77 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1996 329 77 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1997 311 70 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1998 296 71 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 370
1999 272 82 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2000 334 86 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2001 340 95 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2002 331 71 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 418
2003 331 71 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 418
2004 345 73 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2005 311 74 1 9 1 n/a n/a 8 404
2006 290 78 1 20 1 n/a n/a 11 401
2007 312 74 4 24 1 n/a n/a 17 432
2008 311 73 2 28 1 n/a n/a 22 437
2009 342 56 0 24 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2010 315 54 0 26 0 0 25 0 420
2011 299 39 0 27 0 0 28 0 393
2012 305 41 1 27 0 0 35 0 409
2013 315 39 1 26 0 0 26 0 407
2014 310 45 0 25 0 0 24 0 404
2015 268 42 1 26 0 0 18 0 355
2016 274 40 1 26 1 0 21 0 363
2017 273 36 1 31 1 1 21 0 364
2018 245 38 0 37 1 1 23 0 345
2019 235 55 0 45 1 0 25 0 361
2020 256 56 1 37 0 0 27 0 377
2021 291 57 0 41 0 0 34 0 423
2022 283 41 0 31 0 0 38 0 393
2023 276 37 0 33 0 1 37 0 384

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 Summerville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 440 28.0 15.7 28.9
1991 384 32.0 12.0 32.8
1992 380 35.0 10.8 36.8
1993 406 34.0 11.9 41.4
1994 434 35.2 12.3 40.8
1995 410 32.0 12.8 45.4
1996 410 32.0 12.8 45.4
1997 385 31.2 12.3 57.9
1998 370 32.1 11.5 56.5
1999 357 29.3 12.2 64.7
2000 426 31.6 13.5 63.6
2001 443 35.5 12.5 66.6
2002 418 33.2 12.6 65.1
2003 418 33.2 12.6 65.1
2004 433 32.2 13.4 72.3
2005 404 29.8 13.6 70.2
2006 401 31.2 12.9 76.7
2007 432 33.1 13.1 79.3
2008 437 35.5 12.3 85.3
2009 423 35.4 11.9 81.8
2010 420 34.5 12.1 78.3
2011 393 30.9 12.7 79.4
2012 409 29.7 13.7 86.1
2013 407 27.9 14.5 83
2014 404 28.3 14.2 90.6
2015 355 28.0 12.6 90.4
2016 363 31.0 11.7 88.2
2017 364 29.0 12.5 84.3
2018 345 29.0 11.8 91.6
2019 361 31.8 11.3 88.6
2020 377 30.7 12.2 86.5
2021 423 28.1 15.0 77.3
2022 393 28.0 14.0 n/a
2023 384 27.7 13.8 80.5

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 Summerville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 440 28.0 15.7 28.9
1991 384 32.0 12.0 32.8
1992 380 35.0 10.8 36.8
1993 406 34.0 11.9 41.4
1994 434 35.2 12.3 40.8
1995 410 32.0 12.8 45.4
1996 410 32.0 12.8 45.4
1997 385 31.2 12.3 57.9
1998 370 32.1 11.5 56.5
1999 357 29.3 12.2 64.7
2000 426 31.6 13.5 63.6
2001 443 35.5 12.5 66.6
2002 418 33.2 12.6 65.1
2003 418 33.2 12.6 65.1
2004 433 32.2 13.4 72.3
2005 404 29.8 13.6 70.2
2006 401 31.2 12.9 76.7
2007 432 33.1 13.1 79.3
2008 437 35.5 12.3 85.3
2009 423 35.4 11.9 81.8
2010 420 34.5 12.1 78.3
2011 393 30.9 12.7 79.4
2012 409 29.7 13.7 86.1
2013 407 27.9 14.5 83
2014 404 28.3 14.2 90.6
2015 355 28.0 12.6 90.4
2016 363 31.0 11.7 88.2
2017 364 29.0 12.5 84.3
2018 345 29.0 11.8 91.6
2019 361 31.8 11.3 88.6
2020 377 30.7 12.2 86.5
2021 423 28.1 15.0 77.3
2022 393 28.0 14.0 n/a
2023 384 27.7 13.8 80.5

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 Summerville Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $793 (7.8%) $9,310 (92.2%) $10,103
2018 $615 (5.6%) $10,341 (94.4%) $10,956
2019 $663 (5.9%) $10,577 (94.1%) $11,240

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Summerville 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 413th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 502nd of 577 Middle schools
 13.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Summerville Middle School)18.311.7
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chattooga County)29.818.7
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Summerville Middle School)14.318.3
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chattooga County)23.421.4
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Summerville Middle School)23.217.8
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chattooga County)29.518.9
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Summerville Middle School)27.316.1
 11.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chattooga County)35.819.5
 16.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Summerville Middle School)44.917.6
 27.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chattooga County)4025.1
 14.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Summerville Middle School)26.26.4
 19.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chattooga County)25.218.5
 6.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Summerville Middle School)297.2
 21.8%
   8th Grade Science (Chattooga County)27.815.4
 12.4%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Summerville Middle School)23.413.6
 9.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Chattooga County)23.714.9
 8.8%
   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 Students361384
 6.4%
African American5537
 32.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic4533
 26.7%
Pacific Islander01
White235276
 17.4%
Two or More Races2537
 48%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.6%80.5%
 8.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Summerville Middle School

Students who attend Summerville Middle School usually go on to attend Chattooga High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 384 students attended Summerville Middle School.

Summerville Middle School ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Georgia middle schools.

Students at Summerville Middle School are 72% White, 10% African American, 10% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.


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