Druid Hills Middle School

Summary:

Druid Hills Middle School is a public middle school located in Decatur, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 956 students. The school is part of the DeKalb County School District, which is ranked 138 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Druid Hills Middle School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, with a slight dip to a 2-star rating in the 2020-2021 school year.

Druid Hills Middle School consistently outperforms the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages in various Milestones Assessment subjects, with 61.9% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 24.2% for DeKalb County and 44% for Georgia. However, the school faces challenges with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.62% to 46.44% over the past few years. Druid Hills Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, ranging from 12.5 to 13.2 over the past few years, suggesting a potentially more favorable learning environment for students.

While Druid Hills Middle School's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby Sequoyah Middle School and Stone Mountain Middle School, it is outperformed by Chamblee Middle School, also in the DeKalb County district, as well as Beacon Hill Middle School, which is part of the City Schools of Decatur district. The exceptional performance of the Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers within the DeKalb County district also highlights the potential impact of a specialized magnet program on student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3100 Mount Olive Dr
       Decatur, GA  30033


(678) 874-7602

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Druid Hills Middle School usually attend:

High:    Druid Hills High School

Feeder schools for Druid Hills Middle School:

Elementary:    Avondale Elementary School
    Briar Vista Elementary School
    Fernbank Elementary School
    Laurel Ridge Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  956

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.2%
White:
25.9%
Hispanic:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.4% Help


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Compare Details Druid Hills Middle School ranks better than 62.6% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.42. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Druid Hills Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Druid Hills Middle School 220th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Druid Hills Middle School in the ranking list.)

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Druid Hills Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.32 234th 420 44.3%
2007 52.34 244th 445 45.2%
2008 46.69 278th 462 39.8%
2009 39.93 332nd 466 28.8%
2010 38.09 357th 494 27.7%
2011 38.53 357th 504 29.2%
2012 36.18 383rd 508 24.6%
2013 30.98 421st 527 20.1%
2014 38.79 383rd 521 26.5%
2015 55.99 207th 537 61.5%
2016 57.37 208th 545 61.8%
2017 54.47 222nd 539 58.8%
2018 58.30 200th 543 63.2%
2019 58.46 208th 559 62.8%
2021 37.26 332nd 542 38.7%
2022 55.43 222nd 567 60.8%
2023 63.15 186th 577 67.8%
2024 58.42 220th 588 62.6%
See the entire list of Georgia Middle School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.2)
44%

11%

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33%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, June 5, 2022

Open Quote This is an amazing middle school with a top notch administrative team. The teachers really care. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Open Quote What a horrible experience. I don't know of it's just this year but I'm so disappointed. Some teachers are just waiting to retire, seem to have OCD that's pushed on the students. There's no "happy,healthy" education environment. My son has been slapped on his necks, called the N word, pushed, phone taken by a student the the kid ran with it like it was funny, today a student was upset about something with a grade and I guess my son smirked so the student said I'm going to kick your a,once in the Cafe the student took my sons lunch twice, then once in line the student pushed my son, my son pushed back and the bully fell on a young lady. My son was given the same punishment as the student that bullied him. No one stopped the boy from pushing my son. Defending yourself when am adult doesn't isn't a punishable thing. One teacher harassed my son about standing for the pledge which isn't her business. All these personal preferences and judegments in a work place are dysfunctional and toxic to student growth. I had high hopes. I felt my son would thrive. We donate, we are active parents, my son takes high achievers/accelerated classes, he plays sports and this is the heartbreaking experience he is given in 3 months time. 3 months of this can make a child resent the formal educational system. There's no "go tell a teacher" when teachers are there and do nothing. We LOVE all but 1 teacher but she's been in the same job,same school for decades. It's never good when staff have been at the school longer than all the administration. They become know it alls and not unaware of the damage they cause students. I was warned. I didn't listen. Some students have great experiences I'm sure,just not mine. Enter at your own risk. Talk to your child because some kids aren't telling their parents what's going on in school. I only put 3 because some of the teachers are great Math, ELA, Social studies, Band is amazing !! The bullying and fights are just too much to be healthy for anyone. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, April 15, 2017

Open Quote I have seen my child blossom throughout their matriculation at Druid Hills Middle - academically and socially. The teachers rally around the students and the idea of critical thinking, plus learning to build a foundation of success. Bravo! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Open Quote This school was enough to make me move straight back to Gwinnett County. Disorganized. Thanks for letting me know parent teacher conferences are the day before they happen. Do you expect us not to have jobs? My child saw more fights in one year at this school than all of her years in Gwinnett combined. I feel as if I have done a disservice to my child and her education. I just am hoping that she is not too far behind at the beginning of this school year now that she is returning to a place that actually cares....... Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Open Quote I would not recommend for any parent to send their child to this school. The majority of the problems in this school are fights and in-class behavior. I was in a high achievers class and it was horrible. Everyday there would be a problem with students shouting or talking back to the teacher. The teacher would have to spend the rest of the time in class to quiet down the class, and it really bothered me because I could not even concentrate. Although the students behavior is bad, the teachers are all very helpful and they have a great tutorial program. Sorry for the poor rating. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, October 30, 2011

Open Quote I’m glad that I sent my child to this school. The school and teachers are very good about promoting IB values with an excellent program that stresses: being principled, open-minded, inquirers, knowledgeable etc. My son has required a good deal of attention from the school and his teachers – mostly because of his organizational problems. Teachers, counselors, and administrators have been very willing to work with him on this. The instruction is very good as are the extracurricular activities. This year the administration was awarded two grants that will help them with some of their more difficult educational challenges. Testing data does not provide a good measure of how much this school does for its students. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Open Quote Some teachers who direct traffic for parent pickup/drop off is disorganized and just rude. One of them banged on the roof of the car while shouting to move. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Druid Hills Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 453 489 40 31 1 n/a n/a 0 1014
1998 435 527 58 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1053
1999 403 537 56 41 1 n/a n/a 0 1038
2000 391 568 58 38 2 n/a n/a 0 1057
2001 551 628 86 52 3 n/a n/a 0 1320
2002 578 502 93 52 2 n/a n/a 0 1227
2003 578 502 93 52 2 n/a n/a 0 1227
2004 611 498 102 51 1 n/a n/a 0 1263
2005 312 527 77 58 1 n/a n/a 40 1015
2006 303 756 84 64 2 n/a n/a 50 1259
2007 274 620 86 88 2 n/a n/a 36 1106
2008 250 602 85 97 1 n/a n/a 46 1081
2009 244 581 107 100 4 n/a n/a 43 1079
2010 235 560 119 145 9 2 49 0 1119
2011 254 500 131 142 12 2 38 0 1079
2012 231 526 101 115 6 2 41 0 1022
2013 229 511 97 112 6 0 37 0 992
2014 234 479 108 109 3 0 38 0 971
2015 223 394 123 130 2 0 30 0 902
2016 234 403 122 125 1 0 34 0 919
2017 223 437 113 130 0 1 32 0 936
2018 232 432 114 123 2 2 24 0 929
2019 233 450 124 154 2 4 20 0 987
2020 224 435 118 144 3 4 21 0 949
2021 237 427 99 151 3 4 26 0 947
2022 241 432 81 145 3 2 40 0 944
2023 248 413 89 149 3 3 51 0 956

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Druid Hills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1014 63.5 16.0 40.3
1998 1053 68.7 15.3 39
1999 1038 68.4 15.2 45.9
2000 1057 66.5 15.9 44.1
2001 1320 89.9 14.7 41.5
2002 1227 83.0 14.8 39.6
2003 1227 83.0 14.8 39.6
2004 1263 80.5 15.7 39.1
2005 1015 69.8 14.5 55.9
2006 1259 79.4 15.9 60
2007 1106 84.0 13.2 57.9
2008 1081 87.0 12.4 57.8
2009 1079 85.5 12.6 62.1
2010 1119 80.0 13.9 59.4
2011 1079 80.5 13.4 60.1
2012 1022 76.0 13.4 62.7
2013 992 65.0 15.2 62.2
2014 971 63.5 15.2 63
2015 902 67.0 13.4 57.8
2016 919 70.0 13.1 55.9
2017 936 70.0 13.3 54.8
2018 929 69.5 13.3 55.4
2019 987 72.5 13.6 53.6
2020 949 70.5 13.4 53.6
2021 947 75.3 12.5 45.6
2022 944 73.3 12.8 n/a
2023 956 72.3 13.2 46.4

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 Druid Hills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 1014 63.5 16.0 40.3
1998 1053 68.7 15.3 39
1999 1038 68.4 15.2 45.9
2000 1057 66.5 15.9 44.1
2001 1320 89.9 14.7 41.5
2002 1227 83.0 14.8 39.6
2003 1227 83.0 14.8 39.6
2004 1263 80.5 15.7 39.1
2005 1015 69.8 14.5 55.9
2006 1259 79.4 15.9 60
2007 1106 84.0 13.2 57.9
2008 1081 87.0 12.4 57.8
2009 1079 85.5 12.6 62.1
2010 1119 80.0 13.9 59.4
2011 1079 80.5 13.4 60.1
2012 1022 76.0 13.4 62.7
2013 992 65.0 15.2 62.2
2014 971 63.5 15.2 63
2015 902 67.0 13.4 57.8
2016 919 70.0 13.1 55.9
2017 936 70.0 13.3 54.8
2018 929 69.5 13.3 55.4
2019 987 72.5 13.6 53.6
2020 949 70.5 13.4 53.6
2021 947 75.3 12.5 45.6
2022 944 73.3 12.8 n/a
2023 956 72.3 13.2 46.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Druid Hills Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $664 (6.2%) $10,130 (93.9%) $10,793
2018 $449 (3.9%) $10,943 (96.1%) $11,392
2019 $595 (4.8%) $11,766 (95.2%) $12,361

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Druid Hills Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 208th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 186th of 577 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Druid Hills Middle School)44.536.6
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.331.1
 3.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Druid Hills Middle School)36.927.5
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)25.419.7
 5.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Druid Hills Middle School)40.749.7
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)27.529.6
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Druid Hills Middle School)4036.5
 3.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)27.920.2
 7.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Druid Hills Middle School)50.251.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)38.535.7
 2.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Druid Hills Middle School)39.241.6
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)26.523.4
 3.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Druid Hills Middle School)41.634.2
 7.4%
   8th Grade Science (DeKalb County)25.920.1
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Druid Hills Middle School)3837.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (DeKalb County)26.921.9
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Druid Hills Middle School)90.397.4
 7.1%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (DeKalb County)26.621.9
 4.7%
   End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)33.726.4
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students987956
 3.1%
African American450413
 8.2%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian12489
 28.2%
Hispanic154149
 3.2%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White233248
 6.4%
Two or More Races2051
 155%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.6%46.4%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Druid Hills Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 956 students attended Druid Hills Middle School.

Students who attend Druid Hills Middle School usually go on to attend Druid Hills High School

Students at Druid Hills Middle School are 43% African American, 26% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Druid Hills Middle School ranks 220th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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