Gordon Lee Middle School

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Gordon Lee Middle School ranks 112 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Gordon Lee Middle School is a public middle school located in Chickamauga, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 311 students. The school is part of the Chickamauga City District, which is ranked 15th out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Gordon Lee Middle School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in various Milestones Assessment subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 90.5% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 52.6% for the Chickamauga City district and 44% for the state of Georgia. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing within the top 25% of Georgia middle schools for the past several years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

When comparing Gordon Lee Middle School to nearby middle schools, it stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Gordon Lee had significantly higher proficiency rates in Algebra I (90.5%) compared to the Whitfield County district (59.7%), Dade County district (40.3%), and Catoosa County district (59.7%). The school's relatively low free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 17.23% to 18.33% over the past few years, suggest a more affluent student population compared to nearby schools, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

300 Crescent Ave
Chickamauga, GA 30707

(706) 382-3100

District: Chickamauga City

SchoolDigger Rank:
112^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Students who attend Gordon Lee Middle School usually attend:

High:

Gordon Lee High School

Feeder schools for Gordon Lee Middle School:

Elementary:

Chickamauga Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 311

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.3%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.58. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Gordon Lee Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Gordon Lee Middle School 112^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Gordon Lee Middle School in the ranking list.)

Chickamauga City:

SchoolDigger ranks Chickamauga City 15^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gordon Lee Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	86.04	25^th	420	94.0%
2007	83.46	38^th	445	91.5%
2008	71.67	110^th	462	76.2%
2009	71.26	112^th	466	76.0%
2010	79.77	58^th	494	88.3%
2013	83.25	28^th	527	94.7%
2014	81.34	44^th	521	91.6%
2015	84.54	66^th	537	87.7%
2016	78.01	97^th	545	82.2%
2017	80.18	91^st	539	83.1%
2018	68.53	148^th	543	72.7%
2019	71.03	147^th	559	73.7%
2021	77.76	96^th	542	82.3%
2022	82.57	84^th	567	85.2%
2023	66.74	159^th	577	72.4%
2024	77.58	112^th	588	81.0%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Gordon Lee Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	332	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2002	347	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2003	347	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2004	342	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2005	337	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	337
2006	341	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	3	345
2007	335	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	340
2008	337	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	5	345
2009	335	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	340
2010	338	0	1	2	0	0	4	0	345
2011	356	0	1	2	0	0	6	0	365
2012	356	0	0	1	0	0	6	0	363
2013	345	0	1	1	0	0	5	0	352
2014	332	0	1	1	0	0	6	0	340
2015	329	0	2	0	0	0	5	0	336
2016	329	0	1	3	0	0	4	0	337
2017	324	0	1	6	0	0	3	0	334
2018	318	0	1	7	0	0	5	0	331
2019	316	0	2	13	0	0	6	0	337
2020	289	1	2	9	0	0	4	0	305
2021	308	1	2	10	0	0	4	0	325
2022	282	0	2	9	0	0	1	0	294
2023	296	0	2	8	0	0	5	0	311

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 Gordon Lee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	335	16.5	20.3	9.9
2002	348	18.0	19.3	16.4
2003	348	18.0	19.3	16.4
2004	344	17.8	19.3	13.4
2005	337	17.9	18.8	13.9
2006	345	17.8	19.4	13.7
2007	340	19.2	17.7	16.7
2008	345	19.9	17.3	16.5
2009	340	20.7	16.4	14.8
2010	345	20.5	16.8	20
2011	365	20.6	17.7	20.3
2012	363	20.9	17.3	25.1
2013	352	20.2	17.4	27
2014	340	20.4	16.6	28.5
2015	336	20.0	16.8	23.5
2016	337	20.0	16.8	23.1
2017	334	20.4	16.3	22.5
2018	331	20.0	16.5	22.7
2019	337	21.5	15.6	22
2020	305	21.6	14.1	19.7
2021	325	21.6	15.0	17.2
2022	294	21.6	13.6	n/a
2023	311	22.6	13.7	18.3

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 Gordon Lee Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	335	16.5	20.3	9.9
2002	348	18.0	19.3	16.4
2003	348	18.0	19.3	16.4
2004	344	17.8	19.3	13.4
2005	337	17.9	18.8	13.9
2006	345	17.8	19.4	13.7
2007	340	19.2	17.7	16.7
2008	345	19.9	17.3	16.5
2009	340	20.7	16.4	14.8
2010	345	20.5	16.8	20
2011	365	20.6	17.7	20.3
2012	363	20.9	17.3	25.1
2013	352	20.2	17.4	27
2014	340	20.4	16.6	28.5
2015	336	20.0	16.8	23.5
2016	337	20.0	16.8	23.1
2017	334	20.4	16.3	22.5
2018	331	20.0	16.5	22.7
2019	337	21.5	15.6	22
2020	305	21.6	14.1	19.7
2021	325	21.6	15.0	17.2
2022	294	21.6	13.6	n/a
2023	311	22.6	13.7	18.3

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 Gordon Lee Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$136 (1.7%)	$7,820 (98.3%)	$7,955
2018	$116 (1.4%)	$7,967 (98.6%)	$8,083
2019	$222 (2.6%)	$8,267 (97.4%)	$8,490

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gordon Lee Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 147^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 159^th of 577 Middle schools	1.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Gordon Lee Middle School)	54.6	40.8	13.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chickamauga City)	54.6	40.8	13.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Gordon Lee Middle School)	44.4	39.8	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chickamauga City)	44.4	39.8	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gordon Lee Middle School)	62.6	51.6	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chickamauga City)	62.6	51.6	11%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gordon Lee Middle School)	78.8	56.8	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chickamauga City)	78.8	56.8	22%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gordon Lee Middle School)	49.3	44.4	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chickamauga City)	49.3	44.4	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gordon Lee Middle School)	45.6	40.2	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chickamauga City)	45.6	40.2	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (Gordon Lee Middle School)	22.1	31.6	9.5%
8th Grade Science (Chickamauga City)	22.1	31.6	9.5%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Gordon Lee Middle School)	45.4	32.5	12.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Chickamauga City)	45.4	32.5	12.9%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Gordon Lee Middle School)	60	96	36%
End of Course Algebra I (Chickamauga City)	52.9	47.6	5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)	41.1	35.8	5.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	337	311	7.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	13	8	38.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	316	296	6.3%
Two or More Races	6	5	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22%	18.3%	3.6%

Schools Near Gordon Lee Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2024)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gordon Lee Middle School	Public	6-8	300 Crescent Ave	Chickamauga	30707	Walker County	Chickamauga City	No	No	No	No	(706) 382-3100	311	23	13.7	18.3%	296 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	77.6	112^th of 588 public middle schools	81.0%		66.7	159^th of 577 public middle schools	72.4%	47	90.5	53.2	44.7	52.2	63.3	71.3	55.6	36.7	35.6	$8,490	$222	$8,267
Rossville Middle School	Public	6-8	316 Bull Dog Trl	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 820-0638	444	47	9.4	81.1%	330 (74.3%)	55 (12.4%)	36 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	35.2	369^th of 588 public middle schools	37.2%		32.8	387^th of 577 public middle schools	32.9%	18		29.2	31.5	31.7	22.9	29.7	19.3	24.3	30.3	$12,436	$937	$11,499
Chattanooga Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	847 Allgood Rd	Flintstone	30725	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 820-0735	491	42	11.6	67.0%	432 (88.0%)	21 (4.3%)	15 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	53.9	252^nd of 588 public middle schools	57.1%		58.6	215^th of 577 public middle schools	62.7%	37		50.0	46.5	37.7	29.4	47.4	19.0	27.8	35.4	$11,524	$551	$10,973
Heritage Middle School	Public	6-8	4005 Poplar Springs Rd	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	No	(706) 937-3568	882	70	12.6	30.7%	786 (89.1%)	15 (1.7%)	32 (3.6%)	22 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.1%)	86.1	75^th of 588 public middle schools	87.2%		87.1	67^th of 577 public middle schools	88.4%	8	100.0	49.5	50.0	65.7	49.1	55.2	73.4	59.0	58.7	$9,148	$500	$8,649
Lakeview Middle School	Public	6-8	416 Cross St	Rossville	30741	Walker County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 866-1040	690	60	11.5	67.2%	514 (74.5%)	45 (6.5%)	65 (9.4%)	21 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	41 (5.9%)	43.9	312^th of 588 public middle schools	46.9%		44.5	297^th of 577 public middle schools	48.5%	15	70.8	34.8	31.1	32.3	35.8	30.2	44.6	23.5	25.5	$9,378	$398	$8,980
LaFayette Middle School	Public	6-8	419 Roadrunner Blvd	La Fayette	30728	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 638-6440	575	55	10.5	76.7%	488 (84.9%)	17 (3.0%)	22 (3.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.5%)	32.9	390^th of 588 public middle schools	33.7%		32.4	393^rd of 577 public middle schools	31.9%	3		29.4	29.3	30.0	28.6	36.5	16.6	10.1	29.9	$10,958	$722	$10,236
Ringgold Middle School	Public	6-8	217 Tiger Trl	Ringgold	30736	Catoosa County	Catoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 935-3381	765	62	12.3	41.6%	665 (86.9%)	24 (3.1%)	36 (4.7%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.2%)	71.3	144^th of 588 public middle schools	75.5%		81.9	91^st of 577 public middle schools	84.2%	53	100.0	38.2	46.6	55.7	40.9	43.8	55.3	59.0	39.4	$9,412	$295	$9,116
Dade Middle School	Public	6-8	250 Pace Dr	Trenton	30752	Dade County	Dade County	No	No	No	No	(706) 657-6491	421	33	12.7	45.4%	383 (91.0%)	6 (1.4%)	10 (2.4%)	6 (1.4%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	54.3	248^th of 588 public middle schools	57.8%		51.5	255^th of 577 public middle schools	55.8%	7	83.3	41.5	41.1	42.4	26.2	51.4	50.0	24.6	19.5	$9,062	$279	$8,783
Westside Middle School	Public	6-8	580 Lafayette Rd. SW	Rocky Face	30740	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-2611	392	32	12.4	58.9%	303 (77.3%)	8 (2.0%)	57 (14.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	79.5	106^th of 588 public middle schools	82.0%		76.4	120^th of 577 public middle schools	79.2%	14		47.9	48.5	62.3	47.5	45.5	74.3	51.8	44.1	$9,541	$552	$8,989
New Hope Middle School	Public	6-8	1111 New Hope Rd NW	Dalton	30720	Whitfield County	Whitfield County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 673-2295	452	37	12.2	60.6%	220 (48.7%)	4 (0.9%)	205 (45.4%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	77.7	111^th of 588 public middle schools	81.1%		73	131^st of 577 public middle schools	77.3%	20		48.7	46.5	64.9	44.1	53.9	62.9	45.8	37.2	$9,176	$594	$8,581

Frequently Asked Questions about Gordon Lee Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Gordon Lee Middle School?

Students at Gordon Lee Middle School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Gordon Lee Middle School attend?

Students who attend Gordon Lee Middle School usually go on to attend Gordon Lee High School

What district is Gordon Lee Middle School in?

Chickamauga City

Is Gordon Lee Middle School a good school?

Gordon Lee Middle School ranks 112^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gordon Lee Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 311 students attended Gordon Lee Middle School.

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