Stallings Island Middle School

Summary:

Stallings Island Middle School is a public middle school located in Martinez, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 690 students. The school is part of the Columbia County School District, which is ranked 16th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stallings Island Middle School has consistently performed exceptionally well, ranking among the top 5% of middle schools in Georgia over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 23rd out of 588 middle schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Algebra I significantly higher than the state and Columbia County averages. Additionally, Stallings Island Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average, which likely contributes to its strong academic outcomes.

Compared to other middle schools in the Columbia County district, such as Columbia Middle School, Greenbrier Middle School, and Evans Middle School, Stallings Island Middle School consistently outperforms its peers. The school also significantly outperforms the middle schools in the neighboring Richmond County district, such as W.S. Hornsby Middle, Murphey Middle, and Glenn Hills Middle, which have significantly lower proficiency rates and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3830 Blackstone Camp Rd
       Martinez, GA  30907


(706) 447-2106

District: Columbia County

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Stallings Island Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lakeside High School

Feeder schools for Stallings Island Middle School:

Elementary:    Stevens Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  690

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.3%
Asian:
16.4%
African American:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.2% Help


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Compare Details Stallings Island Middle School ranks better than 96.1% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.26. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Stallings Island Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Stallings Island Middle School 23rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Stallings Island Middle School in the ranking list.)

Columbia County:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia County 16th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stallings Island Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 86.47 20th 494 96.0%
2011 86.68 11th 504 97.8%
2012 86.38 6th 508 98.8%
2013 85.85 9th 527 98.3%
2014 83.99 22nd 521 95.8%
2015 94.94 23rd 537 95.7%
2016 94.81 20th 545 96.3%
2017 91.25 45th 539 91.7%
2018 86.15 62nd 543 88.6%
2019 91.54 40th 559 92.8%
2021 97.97 12th 542 97.8%
2022 96.16 26th 567 95.4%
2023 96.98 19th 577 96.7%
2024 96.26 23rd 588 96.1%
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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
Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Open Quote This has been a wonderful experience for my son and my niece. One is in gifted classes and the other is in IEP. All the teachers and principal really care. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Open Quote Love the school, teachers & students. Very few behavioral issues and majority of kids excelling! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stallings Island Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 430 48 55 4 0 n/a n/a 7 544
2010 414 57 63 15 2 0 19 0 570
2011 419 47 66 16 2 0 17 0 567
2012 397 46 62 12 1 0 16 0 534
2013 410 60 62 17 1 1 16 0 567
2014 396 61 76 15 1 0 22 0 571
2015 377 54 90 16 1 0 23 0 561
2016 376 55 81 20 1 0 29 0 562
2017 393 64 79 27 0 1 28 0 592
2018 444 97 83 36 0 1 32 0 693
2019 453 94 96 44 0 0 37 0 724
2020 445 89 89 39 0 0 43 0 705
2021 449 80 92 43 1 0 46 0 711
2022 437 90 107 47 1 0 38 0 720
2023 423 72 113 47 2 0 33 0 690

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 Stallings Island Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 544 36.1 15.1 6.9
2010 570 34.4 16.5 9.6
2011 567 34.7 16.3 10.4
2012 534 33.6 15.8 12.4
2013 567 33.6 16.8 14.8
2014 571 32.7 17.4 18
2015 561 34.0 16.5 15
2016 562 32.0 17.5 15.1
2017 592 34.5 17.1 13.7
2018 693 42.5 16.3 18.6
2019 724 43.5 16.6 16.6
2020 705 43.8 16.0 16.3
2021 711 43.1 16.4 15.2
2022 720 43.0 16.7 n/a
2023 690 44.4 15.5 17.2

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 Stallings Island Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 544 36.1 15.1 6.9
2010 570 34.4 16.5 9.6
2011 567 34.7 16.3 10.4
2012 534 33.6 15.8 12.4
2013 567 33.6 16.8 14.8
2014 571 32.7 17.4 18
2015 561 34.0 16.5 15
2016 562 32.0 17.5 15.1
2017 592 34.5 17.1 13.7
2018 693 42.5 16.3 18.6
2019 724 43.5 16.6 16.6
2020 705 43.8 16.0 16.3
2021 711 43.1 16.4 15.2
2022 720 43.0 16.7 n/a
2023 690 44.4 15.5 17.2

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 Stallings Island Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $89 (1.1%) $7,932 (98.9%) $8,021
2018 $101 (1.2%) $8,123 (98.8%) $8,224
2019 $211 (2.5%) $8,106 (97.5%) $8,317

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stallings Island Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 40th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 19th of 577 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stallings Island Middle School)75.571.4
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)54.255.8
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stallings Island Middle School)70.560.7
 9.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)45.549.2
 3.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stallings Island Middle School)70.669.5
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)44.550.7
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stallings Island Middle School)6470.8
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)48.348.2
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stallings Island Middle School)76.174.6
 1.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)59.955.8
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stallings Island Middle School)19.267.6
 48.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)29.447.3
 17.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Stallings Island Middle School)71.477.5
 6.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Columbia County)47.455.8
 8.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Stallings Island Middle School)74.382.1
 7.8%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Columbia County)56.143.2
 12.9%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)33.727.3
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students724690
 4.7%
African American9472
 23.4%
American Indian02
Asian96113
 17.7%
Hispanic4447
 6.8%
Pacific Islander00
White453423
 6.6%
Two or More Races3733
 10.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.6%17.2%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Stallings Island Middle School

Students who attend Stallings Island Middle School usually go on to attend Lakeside High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 690 students attended Stallings Island Middle School.

Yes! Stallings Island Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 23rd of 588 Georgia middle schools.

Students at Stallings Island Middle School are 61% White, 16% Asian, 10% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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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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