Coffee Middle School

Summary:

Coffee Middle School is a public middle school located in Douglas, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,679 students. The school is part of the Coffee County School District, which is ranked 125 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Coffee Middle School's academic performance is a significant concern, with consistently lower proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessments compared to state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates were 34.3% in ELA, 36.2% in Math, 33.9% in Science, and 30.3% in Social Studies, compared to the state averages of 44.7%, 43.7%, 25.6%, and 37.3%, respectively. Compared to the nearby Atkinson County Middle School, Coffee Middle School's proficiency rates are significantly lower across all subjects and grade levels.

Another notable factor is the extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Coffee Middle School, ranging from 96.43% to 97.69% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than the 88.4% rate at the nearby Atkinson County Middle School. While Coffee Middle School's spending per student has increased over the years, the academic performance remains below state and local averages, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement. Exploring ways to collaborate and share best practices with higher-performing schools in the region could potentially help improve the academic outcomes at Coffee Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 901 Connector 206 N
       Douglas, GA  31533


(912) 720-1011

District: Coffee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
322nd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Coffee Middle School usually attend:

High:    Coffee County High School

Feeder schools for Coffee Middle School:

Elementary:    Ambrose Elementary School
    Broxton-Mary Hayes Elementary
    Eastside Elementary School
    Indian Creek Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  1,679

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.6%
African American:
30.0%
Hispanic:
21.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Coffee Middle School ranks worse than 54.8% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.64. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Coffee Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Coffee Middle School 322nd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Coffee Middle School in the ranking list.)

Coffee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Coffee County 125th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Coffee Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 49.52 277th 494 43.9%
2011 53.93 260th 504 48.4%
2012 56.72 249th 508 51.0%
2013 62.39 209th 527 60.3%
2014 58.27 254th 521 51.2%
2015 47.32 271st 537 49.5%
2016 56.63 215th 545 60.6%
2017 54.46 223rd 539 58.6%
2018 51.94 232nd 543 57.3%
2019 53.17 241st 559 56.9%
2021 49.44 257th 542 52.6%
2022 46.24 285th 567 49.7%
2023 41.57 322nd 577 44.2%
2024 41.64 322nd 588 45.2%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, June 26, 2011

Open Quote Coffee Middle school made vast improvements in the 2010-2011 school year. Not only did they make AYP but the percentage of students passing the CRCT (state testing) increased drastically. The teachers collaborate with their content areas twice a week to discuss changes needed to lesson plans, assessments, and other instructional issues. The sixth grade made huge gains in the percentage of students that passed the CRCT in all subject areas and the API, Vette Stern has initiated changes that have led to changes in the methodology and instructional styles of all the teachers. Small group, differentiated, individualized instructional experiences are the foundation of the school instructional methodology. Coffee Middle School should be praised as a Georgia School Achievement and a leader in implementing research-based learning strategies and providing excellent instruction for all students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Coffee Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 977 569 11 196 1 n/a n/a 45 1799
2009 976 546 15 192 4 n/a n/a 57 1790
2010 918 529 18 204 5 25 47 0 1746
2011 893 509 19 238 3 0 49 0 1711
2012 887 538 17 274 3 0 49 0 1768
2013 857 550 13 270 2 0 46 0 1738
2014 823 526 13 288 2 0 43 0 1695
2015 761 527 12 278 3 0 31 0 1612
2016 778 485 18 291 1 0 37 0 1610
2017 769 474 14 304 2 0 33 0 1596
2018 744 455 12 307 3 0 36 0 1557
2019 721 468 8 332 3 0 40 0 1572
2020 755 552 12 368 2 0 41 0 1730
2021 758 576 17 364 4 0 56 0 1775
2022 737 531 16 366 4 0 68 0 1722
2023 716 503 15 364 5 0 76 0 1679

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 Coffee Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 1799 122.3 14.7 73.3
2009 1790 123.1 14.5 74.8
2010 1746 117.9 14.8 76.4
2011 1711 114.5 14.9 77.4
2012 1768 116.4 15.1 75.9
2013 1738 120.5 14.4 75.6
2014 1695 106.1 15.9 75.7
2015 1612 105.0 15.3 89.7
2016 1610 102.0 15.7 89.7
2017 1596 102.3 15.6 89.7
2018 1557 101.6 15.3 89.7
2019 1572 105.2 14.9 97.7
2020 1730 107.5 16.0 97.7
2021 1775 112.6 15.7 97.7
2022 1722 112.4 15.3 n/a
2023 1679 112.2 14.9 96.4

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 Coffee Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 1799 122.3 14.7 73.3
2009 1790 123.1 14.5 74.8
2010 1746 117.9 14.8 76.4
2011 1711 114.5 14.9 77.4
2012 1768 116.4 15.1 75.9
2013 1738 120.5 14.4 75.6
2014 1695 106.1 15.9 75.7
2015 1612 105.0 15.3 89.7
2016 1610 102.0 15.7 89.7
2017 1596 102.3 15.6 89.7
2018 1557 101.6 15.3 89.7
2019 1572 105.2 14.9 97.7
2020 1730 107.5 16.0 97.7
2021 1775 112.6 15.7 97.7
2022 1722 112.4 15.3 n/a
2023 1679 112.2 14.9 96.4

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 Coffee Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $995 (12.5%) $6,972 (87.5%) $7,967
2018 $655 (8.1%) $7,466 (91.9%) $8,121
2019 $823 (9.8%) $7,581 (90.2%) $8,404

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Coffee Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 241st of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 322nd of 577 Middle schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Coffee Middle School)3927.1
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Coffee County)39.527.1
 12.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Coffee Middle School)32.628
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Coffee County)32.128
 4.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Coffee Middle School)36.122
 14.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Coffee County)36.122
 14.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Coffee Middle School)37.423.1
 14.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Coffee County)37.423.1
 14.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Coffee Middle School)42.136.1
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Coffee County)42.136.1
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Coffee Middle School)41.729
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Coffee County)41.729
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Coffee Middle School)48.634.1
 14.5%
   8th Grade Science (Coffee County)48.634.1
 14.5%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Coffee Middle School)36.928.8
 8.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Coffee County)36.928.8
 8.1%
   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 Students15721679
 6.8%
African American468503
 7.5%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian815
 87.5%
Hispanic332364
 9.6%
Pacific Islander00
White721716
 0.7%
Two or More Races4076
 90%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.7%96.4%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Coffee Middle School

Coffee Middle School ranks 322nd of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Coffee Middle School are 43% White, 30% African American, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,679 students attended Coffee Middle School.

Students who attend Coffee Middle School usually go on to attend Coffee County High School


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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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