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:
23^rd of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,317

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: 14.9

Number of students: 689

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.0%

Asian:

18.7%

African American:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stallings Island Middle School ranks better than 96.1% of middle schools in Georgia. It also ranks first among 8 ranked middle schools in the Columbia County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57%), Asian (18.7%), African American (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stallings Island Middle School is 14.9, which is the 3^rd best among 8 middle schools in the Columbia County School District. (See more...)

Compare Stallings Island Middle School employs 46.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stallings Island Middle School is $8,317, which is the 4^th highest among 8 middle schools in the Columbia County School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Stallings Island Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Stallings Island Middle School 23^rd of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Stallings Island Middle School in the ranking list.)

Columbia County:

SchoolDigger ranks Columbia County 16^th 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
2010	86.47	20^th	494	96.0%
2011	86.68	11^th	504	97.8%
2012	86.38	6^th	508	98.8%
2013	85.85	9^th	527	98.3%
2014	83.99	22^nd	521	95.8%
2015	94.94	23^rd	537	95.7%
2016	94.81	20^th	545	96.3%
2017	91.25	45^th	539	91.7%
2018	86.15	62^nd	543	88.6%
2019	91.54	40^th	559	92.8%
2021	97.97	12^th	542	97.8%
2022	96.16	26^th	567	95.4%
2023	96.98	19^th	577	96.7%
2024	96.26	23^rd	588	96.1%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 5)

100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, December 7, 2011

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

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
2024	393	81	129	48	1	1	36	0	689

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
2024	689	46.2	14.9	26.7

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
2024	689	46.2	14.9	26.7

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 40^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 19^th 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)	75.5	71.4	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	54.2	55.8	1.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stallings Island Middle School)	70.5	60.7	9.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	45.5	49.2	3.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stallings Island Middle School)	70.6	69.5	1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	44.5	50.7	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stallings Island Middle School)	64	70.8	6.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	48.3	48.2	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stallings Island Middle School)	76.1	74.6	1.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Columbia County)	59.9	55.8	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stallings Island Middle School)	19.2	67.6	48.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Columbia County)	29.4	47.3	17.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Stallings Island Middle School)	71.4	77.5	6.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Columbia County)	47.4	55.8	8.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Stallings Island Middle School)	74.3	82.1	7.8%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Columbia County)	56.1	43.2	12.9%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)	33.7	27.3	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	724	690	4.7%
African American	94	72	23.4%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	96	113	17.7%
Hispanic	44	47	6.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	453	423	6.6%
Two or More Races	37	33	10.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.6%	17.2%	0.7%

Schools Near Stallings Island 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
Stallings Island Middle School	Public	6-8	3830 Blackstone Camp Rd	Martinez	30907	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 447-2106	689	46	14.9	26.7%	393 (57.0%)	81 (11.8%)	48 (7.0%)	129 (18.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	36 (5.2%)	96.3	23^rd of 588 public middle schools	96.1%		97	19^th of 577 public middle schools	96.7%	4	65.3	73.6	67.5	71.0	67.4	73.1	72.7		78.4	$8,317	$211	$8,106
Lakeside Middle School	Public	6-8	527 Blue Ridge Dr	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 855-6900	523	42	12.5	65.0%	249 (47.6%)	130 (24.9%)	67 (12.8%)	28 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	44 (8.4%)	66.1	172^nd of 588 public middle schools	70.7%		71.2	142^nd of 577 public middle schools	75.4%	30	69.2	53.9	44.3	46.6	37.0	37.5	42.1		54.5	$8,747	$348	$8,400
Riverside Middle School	Public	6-8	1095 Furys Ferry Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 868-3712	718	48	14.8	25.2%	467 (65.0%)	92 (12.8%)	73 (10.2%)	26 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	56 (7.8%)	94.7	35^th of 588 public middle schools	94.0%		94.4	35^th of 577 public middle schools	93.9%		81.3	76.2	70.5	65.8	67.0	68.2	71.6		60.4	$8,615	$227	$8,389
Evans Middle School	Public	6-8	4785 Hereford Farm Rd	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 868-3689	940	63	14.9	45.5%	514 (54.7%)	208 (22.1%)	101 (10.7%)	43 (4.6%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (7.4%)	88.7	60^th of 588 public middle schools	89.8%		85.5	73^rd of 577 public middle schools	87.3%	13	82.2	57.9	66.4	57.7	51.0	68.2	60.3		69.9	$7,884	$94	$7,791
Tutt Middle School	Public	6-8	495 Boy Scout Rd	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7288	465	46	10.0	85.6%	50 (10.8%)	347 (74.6%)	31 (6.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	29 (6.2%)	11.1	554^th of 588 public middle schools	5.8%		12.3	535^th of 577 public middle schools	7.3%	19	23.1	15.7	9.4	24.9	5.7	8.0	19.7	2.1	5.7	$9,954	$989	$8,965
Langford Middle School	Public	6-8	3019 Walton Way	Augusta	30909	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7301	719	52	13.9	92.5%	20 (2.8%)	609 (84.7%)	43 (6.0%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)	29 (4.0%)	9.3	564^th of 588 public middle schools	4.1%		9.9	548^th of 577 public middle schools	5.0%	16	10.0	18.3	17.6	15.0	5.5	10.7	2.4	0.5	5.3	$8,411	$976	$7,435
Greenbrier Middle School	Public	6-8	5120 Riverwood Pkwy	Evans	30809	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 650-6080	862	49	17.5	18.6%	594 (68.9%)	114 (13.2%)	75 (8.7%)	41 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	34 (3.9%)	95.7	30^th of 588 public middle schools	94.9%		96	24^th of 577 public middle schools	95.8%	6	79.2	70.8	69.0	72.7	64.4	70.7	68.1		80.9	$8,452	$94	$8,358
Murphey Middle School	Public	6-8	1701 15th St	Augusta	30901	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 737-7360	552	53	10.4	100.0%	7 (1.3%)	461 (83.5%)	66 (12.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	6.9	574^th of 588 public middle schools	2.4%		6.7	565^th of 577 public middle schools	2.1%	9	13.6	9.4	7.1	10.2	7.5	5.6	5.8	3.5	2.9	$7,376	$1,164	$6,212
Glenn Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	2941 Glenn Hills Dr	Augusta	30906	Richmond County	Richmond County	No	No	No	Yes	(706) 796-4705	744	59	12.6	100.0%	12 (1.6%)	633 (85.1%)	73 (9.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.0%)	5.7	581^st of 588 public middle schools	1.2%		6.1	569^th of 577 public middle schools	1.4%	12	0.0	8.7	7.7	17.0	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.4	1.1	$8,847	$1,270	$7,577
Columbia Middle School	Public	6-8	2013 Raider Way	Grovetown	30813	Columbia County	Columbia County	No	No	No	No	(706) 541-1252	939	63	15.0	45.8%	385 (41.0%)	300 (31.9%)	148 (15.8%)	30 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	72 (7.7%)	73.6	133^rd of 588 public middle schools	77.4%		73.6	129^th of 577 public middle schools	77.6%	4	70.6	56.0	54.5	51.1	34.6	52.4	42.7		55.2	$7,850	$94	$7,756

Frequently Asked Questions about Stallings Island Middle School

How many students attend Stallings Island Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 689 students attended Stallings Island Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Stallings Island Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Stallings Island Middle School?

Students at Stallings Island Middle School are 57% White, 19% Asian, 12% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Stallings Island Middle School a good school?

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

What district is Stallings Island Middle School in?

Columbia County

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