The Champion Middle Theme School

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The Champion Middle Theme School ranks 234 th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

The Champion Middle Theme School is a public middle school located in Stone Mountain, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 751 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.

The Champion Middle Theme School consistently outperforms the DeKalb County and Georgia state averages in various Milestones Assessment subjects, with 60.4% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 24.2% in DeKalb County and 44% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools and the district average. Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in spending per student, from $8,987 in 2016-2017 to $11,112 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the state average, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.6 to 16.2 over the past three school years.

Despite the district's overall low ranking, The Champion Middle Theme School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, suggesting the school is performing well compared to other middle schools in the state. When comparing The Champion Middle Theme School to nearby schools in the same district, such as Miller Grove Middle School and Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School, it generally outperforms them in test scores and other metrics. The higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at The Champion Middle Theme School may contribute to its relatively strong performance, even in the face of significant socioeconomic challenges faced by its student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

5265 Mimosa Dr
Stone Mountain, GA 30083

(678) 504-4302

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
234^th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 751

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.5%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.3. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

The Champion Middle Theme School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks The Champion Middle Theme School 234^th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See The Champion Middle Theme School in the ranking list.)

DeKalb County:

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

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Rank History for The Champion Middle Theme School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	GA State Percentile
2008	70.56	122^nd	462	73.6%
2009	61.60	188^th	466	59.7%
2010	64.07	179^th	494	63.8%
2011	70.66	134^th	504	73.4%
2012	73.97	112^th	508	78.0%
2013	66.30	177^th	527	66.4%
2014	67.65	163^rd	521	68.7%
2015	45.43	285^th	537	46.9%
2016	43.63	305^th	545	44.0%
2017	54.11	224^th	539	58.4%
2018	60.84	181^st	543	66.7%
2019	65.05	174^th	559	68.9%
2021	54.90	228^th	542	57.9%
2022	47.09	282^nd	567	50.3%
2023	53.96	238^th	577	58.8%
2024	56.30	234^th	588	60.2%

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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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by a parent
Saturday, May 25, 2013

We just completed 6th grade - our first year at Champion. I must say that I was very pleased with our experience there. I had a great core of 6th grade teachers. Communication was great - we consistently got communication about events at the school and due dates of activities. My son has done very well. Close Quote

Enrollment information for The Champion Middle Theme School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	2	716	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	18	745
2008	3	786	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	14	808
2009	4	722	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	15	749
2010	2	567	2	14	1	1	49	0	636
2011	2	561	2	9	1	0	29	0	604
2012	2	613	1	6	1	0	14	0	637
2013	1	776	3	6	0	1	8	0	795
2014	1	809	5	10	1	1	4	0	831
2015	1	769	6	7	2	1	2	0	788
2016	0	774	3	13	2	0	4	0	796
2017	0	770	1	14	2	0	4	0	791
2018	1	776	1	13	2	0	7	0	800
2019	2	783	1	9	2	0	5	0	802
2020	3	756	1	10	2	2	2	0	776
2021	2	733	4	13	3	3	6	0	764
2022	2	734	3	24	3	1	8	0	775
2023	1	717	3	18	3	1	8	0	751

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 The Champion Middle Theme School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	745	51.0	14.6	51.7
2008	808	50.0	16.2	53.3
2009	749	43.0	17.4	53.5
2010	636	41.0	15.5	58
2011	604	35.0	17.2	61.3
2012	637	37.5	16.9	61.7
2013	795	40.0	19.8	64.9
2014	831	43.0	19.3	61.5
2015	788	44.0	17.9	57.9
2016	796	44.0	18.0	61.2
2017	791	43.5	18.1	57.5
2018	800	44.0	18.1	63.8
2019	802	44.0	18.2	66.3
2020	776	46.0	16.8	69.7
2021	764	47.0	16.2	68.1
2022	775	48.0	16.1	n/a
2023	751	48.0	15.6	100

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 The Champion Middle Theme School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	745	51.0	14.6	51.7
2008	808	50.0	16.2	53.3
2009	749	43.0	17.4	53.5
2010	636	41.0	15.5	58
2011	604	35.0	17.2	61.3
2012	637	37.5	16.9	61.7
2013	795	40.0	19.8	64.9
2014	831	43.0	19.3	61.5
2015	788	44.0	17.9	57.9
2016	796	44.0	18.0	61.2
2017	791	43.5	18.1	57.5
2018	800	44.0	18.1	63.8
2019	802	44.0	18.2	66.3
2020	776	46.0	16.8	69.7
2021	764	47.0	16.2	68.1
2022	775	48.0	16.1	n/a
2023	751	48.0	15.6	100

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 The Champion Middle Theme School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$575 (6.4%)	$8,411 (93.6%)	$8,986
2018	$525 (5.6%)	$8,830 (94.4%)	$9,355
2019	$610 (5.5%)	$10,502 (94.5%)	$11,112

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Champion Middle Theme School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 174^th of 559 Middle schools	Ranks 238^th of 577 Middle schools	10.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (The Champion Middle Theme School)	45.2	47.8	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	34.3	31.1	3.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	46	39.2	6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (The Champion Middle Theme School)	44.1	30	14.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	25.4	19.7	5.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	40	32.9	7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (The Champion Middle Theme School)	35.9	37.6	1.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	27.5	29.6	2.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	39	39.1	0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (The Champion Middle Theme School)	52.3	23.6	28.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	27.9	20.2	7.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	43	34.9	8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (The Champion Middle Theme School)	56.6	54.3	2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	38.5	35.7	2.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	47	42.1	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (The Champion Middle Theme School)	48.9	25.1	23.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	26.5	23.4	3.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	35	36.2	1.2%
8th Grade Science (The Champion Middle Theme School)	42.6	21.1	21.5%
8th Grade Science (DeKalb County)	25.9	20.1	5.8%
8th Grade Science (Georgia)	32	26.4	5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (The Champion Middle Theme School)	36.7	38.5	1.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (DeKalb County)	26.9	21.9	5%
8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)	41	35.9	5.1%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (The Champion Middle Theme School)	83.3	57.8	25.5%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (DeKalb County)	26.6	21.9	4.7%
End of Course Coordinate Algebra (Georgia)	33.7	26.4	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	802	751	6.4%
African American	783	717	8.4%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	9	18	100%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	2	1	50%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.3%	100%	33.7%

Schools Near The Champion Middle Theme 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
The Champion Middle Theme School	Public	6-8	5265 Mimosa Dr	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 504-4302	751	48	15.6	100.0%	1 (0.1%)	717 (95.5%)	18 (2.4%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.1%)	56.3	234^th of 588 public middle schools	60.2%		54	238^th of 577 public middle schools	58.8%	4	60.4	50.2	47.9	46.7	36.6	28.5	38.1	22.9	32.9	$11,112	$610	$10,503
Freedom Middle School	Public	6-8	505 S Hairston Rd	Stone Mountain	30088	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-8702	1,131	74	15.2	100.0%	78 (6.9%)	596 (52.7%)	84 (7.4%)	349 (30.9%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.4%)	15 (1.3%)	20.3	475^th of 588 public middle schools	19.2%		20.2	465^th of 577 public middle schools	19.4%	10	81.3	23.1	22.2	29.1	12.4	11.5	18.7	16.0	18.5	$12,398	$817	$11,581
Stone Mountain Middle School	Public	6-8	4293 Sarr Pkwy	Stone Mountain	30083	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-4802	1,072	63	17.1	100.0%	32 (3.0%)	794 (74.1%)	122 (11.4%)	92 (8.6%)	8 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	21 (2.0%)	19.6	483^rd of 588 public middle schools	17.9%		17	492^nd of 577 public middle schools	14.7%	9		24.1	21.1	24.2	7.3	10.6	23.1	19.9	15.9	$11,573	$629	$10,944
Tucker Middle School	Public	6-8	2160 Idlewood Rd	Tucker	30084	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-0902	1,197	74	16.1	66.7%	117 (9.8%)	615 (51.4%)	298 (24.9%)	124 (10.4%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (3.3%)	35.1	372^nd of 588 public middle schools	36.7%		37.1	353^rd of 577 public middle schools	38.8%	19	94.1	32.8	31.0	36.1	19.4	23.9	30.0	23.6	23.8	$11,106	$646	$10,461
Stephenson Middle School	Public	6-8	922 Stephenson Rd	Stone Mountain	30087	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-4402	812	55	14.7	100.0%	7 (0.9%)	708 (87.2%)	67 (8.3%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.3%)	28.8	419^th of 588 public middle schools	28.7%		26.3	427^th of 577 public middle schools	26.0%	8	78.9	26.1	27.6	39.2	12.5	16.4	29.1	18.9	22.2	$11,804	$721	$11,083
Redan Middle School	Public	6-8	1775 Young Rd	Lithonia	30058	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-7902	668	52	12.8	100.0%	5 (0.7%)	581 (87.0%)	55 (8.2%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.4%)	24.9	442^nd of 588 public middle schools	24.8%		19.5	471^st of 577 public middle schools	18.4%	29		26.2	27.2	33.6	22.9	19.0	16.9	13.8	14.5	$12,118	$756	$11,362
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School	Public	6-8	5200 Covington Hwy	Decatur	30035	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 875-0302	718	45	15.9	100.0%	13 (1.8%)	578 (80.5%)	69 (9.6%)	33 (4.6%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	16 (2.2%)	17.3	498^th of 588 public middle schools	15.3%		16.3	497^th of 577 public middle schools	13.9%	1		19.0	23.9	22.3	6.3	13.4	19.0	16.2	11.5	$12,006	$984	$11,021
Miller Grove Middle School	Public	6-8	2215 Miller Rd	Decatur	30035	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 676-8902	722	48	15.2	100.0%	3 (0.4%)	644 (89.2%)	46 (6.4%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.8%)	13.5	527^th of 588 public middle schools	10.4%		15.5	504^th of 577 public middle schools	12.7%	23		22.9	15.9	29.2	2.6	4.9	7.8	7.0	15.0	$12,183	$806	$11,378
Druid Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	3100 Mount Olive Dr	Decatur	30033	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-7602	956	72	13.2	46.4%	248 (25.9%)	413 (43.2%)	149 (15.6%)	89 (9.3%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	51 (5.3%)	58.4	220^th of 588 public middle schools	62.6%		63.2	186^th of 577 public middle schools	67.8%	34	61.9	41.9	38.2	51.9	27.8	29.2	49.3	35.5	39.3	$12,361	$595	$11,766
Lilburn Middle School	Public	6-8	4994 Lawrenceville Hwy NW	Lilburn	30047	Gwinnett County	Gwinnett County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 921-1776	1,783	120	14.9	89.7%	38 (2.1%)	220 (12.3%)	1,389 (77.9%)	114 (6.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (1.1%)	31.3	401^st of 588 public middle schools	31.8%		31.3	397^th of 577 public middle schools	31.2%	4	69.5	23.8	27.8	29.5	22.3	22.4	38.6		26.3	$8,795	$605	$8,190

Frequently Asked Questions about The Champion Middle Theme School

Is The Champion Middle Theme School a good school?

The Champion Middle Theme School ranks 234^th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of The Champion Middle Theme School?

Students at The Champion Middle Theme School are 95% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What district is The Champion Middle Theme School in?

DeKalb County

How many students attend The Champion Middle Theme School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 751 students attended The Champion Middle Theme School.

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